Stonefort, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stonefort, Saline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stonefort?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Saline forecast zone and Saline County — the most common reported hazard around Stonefort, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Sep 2025 | May 8, 2009 · $4.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jul 2025 | Apr 28, 1996 · $1.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | May 2025 | May 1, 2017 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · 1 death · $205,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 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 Saline forecast zone and Saline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stonefort get?
A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Stonefort, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dixon Springs Agric Ctr weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 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 Stonefort?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 38 miles south. 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 Stonefort | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 38 mi south | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 69 mi northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 99 mi southeast | 9,500 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 Stonefort
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stonefort, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 6, 2019.
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 Stonefort'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.
Stonefort radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stonefort, IL?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 38 miles south. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stonefort?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stonefort the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stonefort 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 Stonefort, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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