Hindsboro, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hindsboro, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hindsboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Hindsboro, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Oct 24, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | May 2025 | Apr 2, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2016 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hindsboro get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Hindsboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newman 3W weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hindsboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 71 miles west-northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Hindsboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 71 mi west-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 99 mi east | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Hindsboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hindsboro, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 7, 1998.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Hindsboro's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Hindsboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hindsboro, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 71 miles west-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hindsboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hindsboro the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hindsboro free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Hindsboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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