Littleton, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Littleton, Schuyler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Littleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Schuyler forecast zone and Schuyler County — the most common reported hazard around Littleton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Dec 2025 | Aug 12, 1999 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jun 2022 | Apr 17, 2013 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | May 2022 | Apr 18, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2019 | — |
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 Schuyler forecast zone and Schuyler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Littleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 68 miles east. 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 Littleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 68 mi east | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 106 mi south | 10,500 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 Littleton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Littleton, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 1998.
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 Littleton'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.
Littleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Littleton, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 68 miles east. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Littleton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Littleton the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Littleton 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 Littleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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