McClure, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McClure, Alexander County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McClure?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 194 days in the Alexander forecast zone and Alexander County — the most common reported hazard around McClure, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (91 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 194 | Apr 2026 | Jul 1, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 91 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Mar 2025 | Feb 18, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2023 | Mar 1, 1997 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.5 million 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 Alexander forecast zone and Alexander County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McClure get?
A normal year brings about 7.5 inches of snow to McClure, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 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 McClure?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 40 miles east-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 McClure | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 40 mi east-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 114 mi northeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 118 mi northwest | 12,300 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 McClure
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of McClure, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 2003, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 McClure'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.
McClure radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McClure, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 40 miles east-southeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McClure?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McClure the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McClure 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 McClure, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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