Humboldt, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Humboldt, Coles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Humboldt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Coles forecast zone and Coles County — the most common reported hazard around Humboldt, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Jun 2026 | Jan 29, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 1999 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Mar 11, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Sep 14, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2008 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2019 | Jun 10, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
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 Coles forecast zone and Coles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Humboldt get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Humboldt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mattoon weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 3.6 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 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 Humboldt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 66 miles 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 Humboldt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 66 mi northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 109 mi east | 10,900 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 Humboldt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Humboldt, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Humboldt'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.
Humboldt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Humboldt, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 66 miles northwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Humboldt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Humboldt the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Humboldt 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 Humboldt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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