Prophetstown, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prophetstown, Whiteside County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prophetstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Whiteside forecast zone and Whiteside County — the most common reported hazard around Prophetstown, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (72 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Nov 2025 | Jan 6, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Jul 2024 | May 23, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2020 | Jul 29, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 16 | May 2019 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Whiteside forecast zone and Whiteside County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Prophetstown get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Prophetstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Prophetstown weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 8.2 | 9.5 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 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 Prophetstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 34 miles west. 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 Prophetstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 34 mi west | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 110 mi south-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 Prophetstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prophetstown, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1981, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 13, 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 Prophetstown'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.
Prophetstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prophetstown, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 34 miles west. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prophetstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prophetstown the lowest scan from KDVN is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prophetstown 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 Prophetstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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