Virgil, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Virgil, Kane County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Virgil?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 172 days in the Kane forecast zone and Kane County — the most common reported hazard around Virgil, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (57 days) and flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 172 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2025 | Jul 17, 1996 · $15 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jul 2023 | Jun 2, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jun 2026 | Jul 21, 1999 · 1 death |
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 Kane forecast zone and Kane County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Virgil get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Virgil, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elburn weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.9 | 10.2 | 9.1 | 12.6 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 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 Virgil?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 33 miles 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 Virgil | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 33 mi southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 108 mi west-southwest | 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 Virgil
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Virgil, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F5 on August 28, 1990, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 438 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 12, 2000.
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 Virgil'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.
Virgil radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Virgil, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 33 miles southeast. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Virgil?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Virgil the lowest scan from KLOT is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Virgil 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 Virgil, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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