Mount Erie, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Erie, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Erie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 74 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Erie, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (68 days) and flooding (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | Jul 18, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Sep 2025 | Apr 2, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 66 | Jul 2025 | Dec 24, 2013 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jul 2025 | Jul 7, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2009 | Feb 11, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Erie get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Mount Erie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clay City 6Sse weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 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 Mount Erie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 33 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 Mount Erie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 33 mi east-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 104 mi south-southwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 128 mi north-northwest | 14,000 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 Mount Erie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Erie, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 24, 2002.
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 Mount Erie'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.
Mount Erie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Erie, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 33 miles east-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Erie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Erie the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Erie 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 Mount Erie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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