Niota, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Niota, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Niota?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Niota, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (62 days) and flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2003 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Nov 2025 | Nov 24, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jun 2019 | May 21, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2022 | Jun 14, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2024 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2001 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Niota get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Niota, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Madison weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 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 Niota?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 78 miles north-northeast. 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 Niota | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 78 mi north-northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 108 mi east-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,600 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 Niota
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Niota, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.
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 Niota'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.
Niota radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Niota, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 78 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Niota?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Niota the lowest scan from KDVN is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Niota 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 Niota, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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