Iroquois, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Iroquois, Iroquois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Iroquois?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Iroquois forecast zone and Iroquois County — the most common reported hazard around Iroquois, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2006 · $712,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2023 | Feb 4, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Feb 2023 | Jan 8, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Iroquois forecast zone and Iroquois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Iroquois get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Iroquois, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Watseka 2 Nw weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.4 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Iroquois?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 60 miles north-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 Iroquois | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 60 mi north-northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 104 mi southeast | 10,100 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 Iroquois
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Iroquois, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1963, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 14, 2010.
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 Iroquois'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.
Iroquois radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Iroquois, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 60 miles north-northwest. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Iroquois?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Iroquois the lowest scan from KLOT is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Iroquois 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 Iroquois, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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