Taylorville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylorville, Christian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylorville?
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 Taylorville, 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 Taylorville get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Taylorville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kincaid 3W weather station 8.1 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 Taylorville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 41 miles north. 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 Taylorville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 41 mi north | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 95 mi southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 124 mi southeast | 13,400 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 Taylorville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 176 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylorville, 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 22 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 252 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Taylorville'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.
Taylorville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylorville, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 41 miles north. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taylorville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taylorville the lowest scan from KILX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Taylorville 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 Taylorville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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