Vermilion, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vermilion, Edgar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vermilion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Edgar forecast zone and Edgar County — the most common reported hazard around Vermilion, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2002 · $485,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $850,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 3, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2022 | Mar 5, 2004 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2017 | Jun 4, 2008 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Edgar forecast zone and Edgar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vermilion get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Vermilion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paris Stp weather station 5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 4.0 | 8.6 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 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 Vermilion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 70 miles east. 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 Vermilion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 70 mi east | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 92 mi south | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,700 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 Vermilion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vermilion, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 22, 1963, which passed about 15 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 1, 2016.
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 Vermilion'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.
Vermilion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vermilion, IL?
KIND (Indianapolis, IN), about 70 miles east. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vermilion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vermilion the lowest scan from KIND is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vermilion 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 Vermilion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Charleston, IL radar 32 mi
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