Kirkwood, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kirkwood, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kirkwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Kirkwood, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Nov 2025 | Jan 20, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2022 | May 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2016 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2001 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kirkwood get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Kirkwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monmouth weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 8.7 | 6.1 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 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 Kirkwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 52 miles north. 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 Kirkwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 52 mi north | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 89 mi east-southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 147 mi east-northeast | 17,700 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 Kirkwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kirkwood, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.
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 Kirkwood'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.
Kirkwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kirkwood, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 52 miles north. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kirkwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kirkwood the lowest scan from KDVN is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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