McLeansboro, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McLeansboro, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McLeansboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 84 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around McLeansboro, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 84 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Oct 2025 | Aug 1, 2024 · $90,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2025 | Mar 3, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $340,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | — |
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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McLeansboro get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to McLeansboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mcleansboro weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 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 McLeansboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 46 miles east-northeast. 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 McLeansboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 46 mi east-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 72 mi south | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 116 mi southeast | 12,100 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 McLeansboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of McLeansboro, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 6, 2019.
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 McLeansboro'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.
McLeansboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McLeansboro, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 46 miles east-northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McLeansboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McLeansboro the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McLeansboro 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 McLeansboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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