Manito, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Manito, Mason County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Manito?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Mason forecast zone and Mason County — the most common reported hazard around Manito, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 1999 · $12 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2017 | May 12, 2002 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Mason forecast zone and Mason County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Manito?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 30 miles 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 Manito | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 30 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 92 mi north-northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 120 mi northeast | 12,800 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 Manito
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Manito, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 345 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on August 18, 2001.
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 Manito'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.
Manito radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Manito, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 30 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Manito?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Manito the lowest scan from KILX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Manito 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 Manito, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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