Wamac, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wamac, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wamac?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Wamac, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2005 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Jul 26, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2001 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wamac get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Wamac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centralia weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 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 Wamac?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 79 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 Wamac | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 79 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 84 mi west | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 100 mi south-southeast | 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 Wamac
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wamac, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 24, 1956, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2012.
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 Wamac'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.
Wamac radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wamac, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 79 miles east. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wamac?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wamac the lowest scan from KVWX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wamac 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 Wamac, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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