Perry, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Perry, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Perry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Perry, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Jul 2025 | Oct 29, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Aug 2025 | Jun 19, 2009 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2008 · $18 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2020 | May 24, 2020 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2002 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Perry get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Perry, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perry 6 Nw weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 5.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 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 Perry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 75 miles south. 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 Perry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 79 mi east-northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 127 mi north | 13,900 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 Perry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Perry, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1961, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 13, 1981.
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 Perry'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.
Perry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Perry, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 75 miles south. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Perry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Perry the lowest scan from KLSX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Perry 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 Perry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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