Milledgeville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milledgeville, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milledgeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Milledgeville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Apr 2026 | Jun 23, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Apr 2026 | Jul 24, 2010 · $10 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Apr 18, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Feb 2019 | May 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milledgeville get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Milledgeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Falls 3 Ne weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 9.0 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 0.6 | 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 Milledgeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 48 miles west-southwest. 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 Milledgeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 48 mi west-southwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 91 mi east-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 93 mi northeast | 8,700 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 Milledgeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milledgeville, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1981, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Milledgeville'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.
Milledgeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milledgeville, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 48 miles west-southwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milledgeville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milledgeville the lowest scan from KDVN is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milledgeville 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 Milledgeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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