Oquawka, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oquawka, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oquawka?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Oquawka, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 2003 · $220,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Jul 2024 | May 21, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2023 | May 4, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2024 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | 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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oquawka get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Oquawka, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gladstone Dam 18 weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 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 Oquawka?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 50 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 Oquawka | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 50 mi north-northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 101 mi east-southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 154 mi west-northwest | 19,000 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 Oquawka
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oquawka, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Oquawka'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.
Oquawka radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oquawka, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 50 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oquawka?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oquawka the lowest scan from KDVN is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oquawka 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 Oquawka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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