West Liberty, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Liberty, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around West Liberty, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2009 · $345,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2017 | Jun 6, 2008 · $340,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 · $600,000 damage |
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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to West Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ste Marie (River) weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 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 West Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 45 miles south-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 West Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 45 mi south-southeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 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 West Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Liberty, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 West Liberty'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.
West Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Liberty, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 45 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Liberty the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Liberty 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 West Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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