Hoffman, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hoffman, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hoffman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Hoffman, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | May 2026 | Oct 4, 2000 · $210,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2025 | Jun 10, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | Sep 26, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2015 | May 11, 2015 · 1 death |
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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hoffman get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Hoffman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centralia weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 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 Hoffman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 77 miles west. 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 Hoffman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 77 mi west | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 86 mi east-southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 105 mi south-southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Hoffman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoffman, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 24, 1956, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2012.
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 Hoffman'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.
Hoffman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoffman, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 77 miles west. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hoffman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hoffman the lowest scan from KLSX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hoffman 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 Hoffman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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