Princeville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Princeville, Peoria County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Princeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 156 days in the Peoria forecast zone and Peoria County — the most common reported hazard around Princeville, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 156 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Dec 2025 | Mar 8, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2023 | Apr 17, 2013 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Dec 2024 | Mar 8, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2017 | May 1, 2013 · 1 death · $28 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2021 | Dec 28, 2015 · $1.7 million 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 Peoria forecast zone and Peoria County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Princeville get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Princeville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Princeville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 6.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 2.0 | 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 Princeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 59 miles south-southeast. 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 Princeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 59 mi south-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 63 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Princeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Princeville, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 314 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 30, 2004.
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 Princeville'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.
Princeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Princeville, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 59 miles south-southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Princeville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Princeville the lowest scan from KILX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Princeville 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 Princeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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