Versailles, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Versailles, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Versailles?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Versailles, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and excessive heat (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Apr 2026 | Jul 9, 2021 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 40 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jun 15, 2013 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2013 | Apr 19, 2013 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Versailles get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Versailles, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Sterling weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 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 Versailles?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 72 miles east-northeast. 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 Versailles | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 72 mi east-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 82 mi south | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 119 mi north | 12,600 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 Versailles
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Versailles, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1981, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 1998.
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 Versailles'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.
Versailles radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Versailles, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 72 miles east-northeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Versailles?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Versailles the lowest scan from KILX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Versailles 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 Versailles, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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