Stonington, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stonington, Christian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stonington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Christian forecast zone and Christian County — the most common reported hazard around Stonington, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $110,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jul 2025 | Aug 26, 2014 · $4.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 30, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2023 | Mar 8, 2009 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2018 | Dec 27, 2015 · 4 deaths · $2.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Christian forecast zone and Christian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stonington get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Stonington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kincaid 3W weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 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 Stonington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 36 miles north-northwest. 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 Stonington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 36 mi north-northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 103 mi southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 124 mi southeast | 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 Stonington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 180 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stonington, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 14, 1957, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 22, 1960.
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 Stonington'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.
Stonington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stonington, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 36 miles north-northwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stonington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stonington the lowest scan from KILX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stonington 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 Stonington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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