Old Ripley, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Ripley, Bond County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Old Ripley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Bond forecast zone and Bond County — the most common reported hazard around Old Ripley, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jan 2026 | Jun 29, 2023 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 45 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2025 · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2002 | Sep 26, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | May 2, 2004 · $25,000 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 Bond forecast zone and Bond County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Old Ripley get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Old Ripley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenville weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Old Ripley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 61 miles west-southwest. 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 Old Ripley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 61 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 88 mi north | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 109 mi east-southeast | 11,000 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 Old Ripley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Old Ripley, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 24, 1956, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 6, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 273 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 2011.
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 Old Ripley'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.
Old Ripley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Ripley, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 61 miles west-southwest. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Old Ripley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Old Ripley the lowest scan from KLSX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Old Ripley 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 Old Ripley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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