Toledo, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Toledo, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Toledo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Toledo, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Jun 18, 2009 · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Aug 2022 | Oct 4, 2000 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2012 | Sep 14, 2008 · $14,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2004 | — |
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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Toledo get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Toledo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Casey weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 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 Toledo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 75 miles south-southeast. 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 Toledo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 84 mi northwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 109 mi east-northeast | 10,900 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 Toledo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Toledo, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 6, 1971.
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 Toledo'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.
Toledo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Toledo, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 75 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Toledo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Toledo the lowest scan from KVWX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Toledo 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 Toledo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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