Milan, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Milan, Rock Island 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 Milan?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Rock Island forecast zone and Rock Island County — the most common reported hazard around Milan, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (67 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds107Jun 2026Mar 12, 2006 · $300,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms77Nov 2025Jan 4, 2004 · $5,000 damage
Flooding67Jul 2024Apr 1, 2019 · 1 death
Flash flooding28Jun 2026Feb 20, 1997 · $550,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill17Jan 2021Jan 18, 2021 · 1 death
High winds15Dec 2024Apr 6, 1997 · $250,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet10Dec 2024—
Lightning casualties & damage8Jun 2010Jun 10, 1999 · 2 deaths

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

How much snow does Milan get?

A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Milan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moline Quad City Intl Ap weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.32.18.810.88.64.41.10.0

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

Which radars cover Milan?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 12 miles north. 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 MilanView
KDVN
Quad Cities, IA		12 mi north600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KILX
Lincoln, IL		110 mi southeast11,000 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLOT
Chicago, IL		129 mi east14,200 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 Milan

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milan, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2007, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 378 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on September 27, 1959.

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 Milan'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.

Milan radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Milan, IL?

KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 12 miles north. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Milan?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milan the lowest scan from KDVN is about 600 ft up.

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

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