La Rose, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Rose, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Rose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around La Rose, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 6, 2012 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2021 | Apr 17, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2017 | Apr 18, 2013 · $5.5 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2021 | Dec 18, 2008 · $250,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Rose get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to La Rose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Varna weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 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 La Rose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 58 miles south. 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 La Rose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 58 mi south | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 74 mi northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 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 La Rose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Rose, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 10 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 263 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 30, 2004.
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 La Rose'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.
La Rose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Rose, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 58 miles south. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Rose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Rose the lowest scan from KILX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for La Rose 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 La Rose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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