Junction, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Junction, Gallatin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 147 days in the Gallatin forecast zone and Gallatin County — the most common reported hazard around Junction, mostly in March and February. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 147 | Mar 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jul 2024 | Apr 19, 2011 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2020 | May 10, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.5 million 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 Gallatin forecast zone and Gallatin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Junction get?
A normal year brings about 7.5 inches of snow to Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jt Myers Locks & Dam weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 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 Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 46 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 Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 46 mi northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 54 mi south-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 86 mi southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Junction, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 127 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 6, 2019.
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 Junction'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.
Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Junction, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 46 miles northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 54 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Junction the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Junction 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 Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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