McNabb, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McNabb, Putnam County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McNabb?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 60 days in the Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County — the most common reported hazard around McNabb, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Apr 30, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2019 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Feb 2019 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 11, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2020 | Jul 12, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Putnam forecast zone and Putnam County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McNabb get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to McNabb, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Varna weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 7.2 | 3.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 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 McNabb?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 65 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 McNabb | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 65 mi east-northeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 71 mi south | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 McNabb
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of McNabb, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 13, 2004.
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 McNabb'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.
McNabb radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McNabb, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 65 miles east-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McNabb?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McNabb the lowest scan from KLOT is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McNabb 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 McNabb, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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