Scottville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scottville, Macoupin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scottville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Macoupin forecast zone and Macoupin County — the most common reported hazard around Scottville, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | May 21, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 46 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Nov 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 · $15,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2008 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Sep 2005 | Apr 10, 2001 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | Dec 16, 2000 · 1 death |
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 Macoupin forecast zone and Macoupin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scottville get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Scottville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greenfield weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.7 | 5.8 | 4.5 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 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 Scottville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 62 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 Scottville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 62 mi northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 62 mi south-southwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 150 mi north | 18,100 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 Scottville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scottville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 1, 1983, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 228 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Scottville'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.
Scottville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scottville, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 62 miles northeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scottville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scottville the lowest scan from KILX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scottville 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 Scottville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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