Jewett, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jewett, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jewett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Jewett, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2022 | Oct 4, 2000 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2012 | Sep 14, 2008 · $14,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2004 | — |
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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jewett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 71 miles south-southeast. 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 Jewett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 87 mi northwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,200 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 Jewett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jewett, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 167 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 6, 1971.
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 Jewett'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.
Jewett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jewett, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 71 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jewett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jewett the lowest scan from KVWX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jewett 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 Jewett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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