Montgomery, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montgomery, Kendall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montgomery?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Kendall forecast zone and Kendall County — the most common reported hazard around Montgomery, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2025 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Feb 2019 | Oct 26, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Feb 2011 | — |
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 Kendall forecast zone and Kendall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montgomery get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Montgomery, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aurora weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 6.4 | 9.1 | 7.9 | 2.6 | 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 Montgomery?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 16 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 Montgomery | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 16 mi east-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 87 mi north | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 115 mi west | 11,900 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 Montgomery
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 187 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montgomery, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on August 28, 1990, which passed about 3 miles south of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 19, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 557 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 10, 2015.
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 Montgomery'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.
Montgomery radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montgomery, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 16 miles east-southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montgomery?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montgomery the lowest scan from KLOT is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montgomery 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 Montgomery, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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