Newman, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newman, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Newman, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Oct 24, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 13 | May 2025 | Apr 2, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jan 2020 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2016 | — |
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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newman get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Newman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newman 3W weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 3.8 | 7.7 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 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 Newman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 76 miles west-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 Newman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 91 mi east | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 107 mi south | 10,700 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 Newman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 142 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newman, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 30, 2008.
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 Newman'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.
Newman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newman, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 76 miles west-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newman the lowest scan from KILX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newman 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 Newman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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