Norris City, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norris City, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norris City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 170 days in the White forecast zone and White County — the most common reported hazard around Norris City, mostly in April and March. Next come excessive heat (80 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 170 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 80 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Oct 2025 | Apr 19, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2017 | Aug 28, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2010 | — |
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 White forecast zone and White County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Norris City get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Norris City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carmi 3 weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.2 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 4.9 | 1.8 | 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 Norris City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 38 miles east-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 Norris City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 38 mi east-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 103 mi southeast | 10,100 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 Norris City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norris City, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 121 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 6, 2019.
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 Norris City'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.
Norris City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norris City, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 38 miles east-northeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Norris City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norris City the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Norris City 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 Norris City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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