Wellington, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellington, Iroquois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Iroquois forecast zone and Iroquois County — the most common reported hazard around Wellington, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2006 · $712,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Aug 2023 | Feb 4, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Feb 2023 | Jan 8, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | Jan 21, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2021 | — |
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 Iroquois forecast zone and Iroquois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellington get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Wellington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hoopeston weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Wellington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 76 miles north-northwest. 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 Wellington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 76 mi north-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 94 mi southeast | 8,700 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 Wellington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellington, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 20, 1976, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on December 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 14, 2010.
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 Wellington'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.
Wellington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellington, IL?
KLOT (Chicago, IL), about 76 miles north-northwest. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellington the lowest scan from KLOT is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wellington 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 Wellington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hoopeston, IL radar 6 mi
- Milford, IL radar 6 mi
- Rossville, IL radar 11 mi
- Watseka, IL radar 16 mi
- Onarga, IL radar 21 mi
- Gilman, IL radar 23 mi
- Paxton, IL radar 23 mi
- Danville, IL radar 28 mi
- Rantoul, IL radar 30 mi
- Oakwood, IL radar 30 mi