Ridott, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridott, Stephenson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Stephenson forecast zone and Stephenson County — the most common reported hazard around Ridott, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2003 · $2.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Nov 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2011 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Mar 2019 | Jul 22, 2017 · $7.5 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Feb 2016 | May 9, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | 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 Stephenson forecast zone and Stephenson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ridott get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Ridott, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Freeport Waste Wtp weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.6 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 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 Ridott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 66 miles 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 Ridott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 74 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 86 mi east-southeast | 7,700 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 Ridott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridott, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 280 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 16, 2025.
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 Ridott'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.
Ridott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridott, IL?
KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI), about 66 miles northeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ridott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ridott the lowest scan from KMKX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ridott 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 Ridott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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