West York, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West York, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West York?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around West York, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 2006 · $775,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2000 · 3 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 23, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2021 | Jun 6, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West York get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to West York, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hutsonville weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 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 York?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 63 miles south. 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 York | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 83 mi east-northeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 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 York
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of West York, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 York'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 York radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West York, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 63 miles south. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West York?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West York the lowest scan from KVWX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West York 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 York, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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