Saunemin, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Saunemin, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Saunemin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Saunemin, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Jun 2025 | Jan 8, 2008 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Apr 2026 | Aug 28, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | May 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Saunemin get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Saunemin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fairbury Wwtp weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 5.1 | 1.4 | 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 Saunemin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 52 miles north-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 Saunemin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 52 mi north-northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 71 mi southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 124 mi west-northwest | 13,300 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 Saunemin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Saunemin, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 17, 2013, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 142 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 15, 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 Saunemin'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.
Saunemin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Saunemin, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 52 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Saunemin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Saunemin the lowest scan from KLOT is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Saunemin 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 Saunemin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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