Moweaqua, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moweaqua, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moweaqua?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Moweaqua, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2012 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Jun 2026 | Mar 31, 2022 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 1, 2006 · $700,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Jun 2025 | Apr 2, 2016 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 15, 2013 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2013 | May 26, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moweaqua get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Moweaqua, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Decatur Wtp weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.5 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Moweaqua?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 40 miles north-northwest. 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 Moweaqua | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 40 mi north-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 110 mi southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 117 mi southeast | 12,300 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 Moweaqua
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 160 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moweaqua, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 22, 1960.
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 Moweaqua'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.
Moweaqua radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moweaqua, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 40 miles north-northwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moweaqua?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moweaqua the lowest scan from KILX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Moweaqua 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 Moweaqua, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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