Illinois City, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Illinois City, Rock Island County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Illinois City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Rock Island forecast zone and Rock Island County — the most common reported hazard around Illinois City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Nov 2025 | Jan 4, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 67 | Jul 2024 | Apr 1, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Feb 20, 1997 · $550,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2021 | Jan 18, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2024 | Apr 6, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2010 | Jun 10, 1999 · 2 deaths |
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 Rock Island forecast zone and Rock Island County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Illinois City get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Illinois City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muscatine weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 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 Illinois City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 22 miles northeast. 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 Illinois City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 22 mi northeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 146 mi east | 17,500 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 Illinois City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 165 tornadoes within 25 miles of Illinois City, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2007, which passed about 8 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 11 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 390 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 4, 2023.
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 Illinois City'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.
Illinois City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Illinois City, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 22 miles northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Illinois City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Illinois City the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Illinois City 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 Illinois City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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