Mound Station, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mound Station, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mound Station?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Mound Station, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and excessive heat (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Apr 2026 | Jul 9, 2021 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 40 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jun 15, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2013 | Apr 19, 2013 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mound Station get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Mound Station, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Sterling weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 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 Mound Station?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 82 miles east. 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 Mound Station | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 82 mi east | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 91 mi south | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 112 mi north | 11,400 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 Mound Station
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mound Station, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1981, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 2016.
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 Mound Station'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.
Mound Station radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mound Station, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 82 miles east. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mound Station?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mound Station the lowest scan from KILX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mound Station 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 Mound Station, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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