Owaneco, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owaneco, Christian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owaneco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Christian forecast zone and Christian County — the most common reported hazard around Owaneco, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $110,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Aug 26, 2014 · $4.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 30, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2023 | Mar 8, 2009 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2018 | Dec 27, 2015 · 4 deaths · $2.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Christian forecast zone and Christian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Owaneco get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Owaneco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pana weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 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 Owaneco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 47 miles north. 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 Owaneco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 47 mi north | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 96 mi west-southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 116 mi southeast | 12,000 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 Owaneco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owaneco, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 17 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Owaneco'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.
Owaneco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owaneco, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 47 miles north. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owaneco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owaneco the lowest scan from KILX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Owaneco 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 Owaneco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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