Noble, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Noble, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Noble?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Noble, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	69	Mar 2026	Apr 28, 2017 · $70,000 damage
Flash flooding	31	Aug 2022	Jan 13, 2005 · $46,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	21	Jan 2026	—
Excessive heat	14	Aug 2023	Jun 6, 2011 · 1 death
Flooding	6	May 2017	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	5	Jan 2026	—
High winds	4	Apr 2016	Apr 6, 2016 · $25,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	3	Feb 2011	Feb 1, 2011 · $300,000 damage

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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Noble get?

A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Noble, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olney 2S weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.5	2.7	3.6	2.6	1.1	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 Noble?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 40 miles 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 Noble	View
KVWX Evansville, IN	40 mi southeast	2,700 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KPAH Paducah, KY	117 mi south-southwest	12,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KILX Lincoln, IL	117 mi north-northwest	12,200 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 Noble

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Noble, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 18 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west of town.

Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Noble'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.

Noble radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Noble, IL?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 40 miles southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Noble?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Noble the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Noble 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 Noble, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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