Mason, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Mason, Effingham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Mason?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County — the most common reported hazard around Mason, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds105Jun 2026Jul 19, 2020 · $250,000 damage
Flash flooding56Jun 2026Jun 8, 2015 · $75,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms27Jan 2026Dec 30, 1997 · 1 death
Flooding15Jan 2020Dec 27, 2015 · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat14Aug 2023Jul 13, 2015 · 1 death
High winds8Mar 2026Jan 29, 2008 · $35,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Jan 2026Feb 2, 2011 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet4Mar 2014—

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 Effingham forecast zone and Effingham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Mason get?

A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Mason, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Effingham 3Sw weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Mason?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 68 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MasonView
KVWX
Evansville, IN		68 mi southeast5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KILX
Lincoln, IL		91 mi north-northwest8,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KLSX
St. Louis, MO		112 mi west11,400 ftLimited — 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 Mason

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mason, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 19 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 10, 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 Mason'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.

Mason radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Mason, IL?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 68 miles southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Mason?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mason the lowest scan from KVWX is about 5,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Mason 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 Mason, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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