Westfield, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westfield, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Westfield, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2019 | Jun 26, 2013 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Mar 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jun 6, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2004 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westfield get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Westfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Charleston weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 8.1 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 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 Westfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 84 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 Westfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 84 mi south | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 86 mi northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi east-northeast | 8,600 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 Westfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westfield, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on August 21, 1977, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 1, 2016.
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 Westfield'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.
Westfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westfield, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 84 miles south. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westfield the lowest scan from KVWX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Westfield 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 Westfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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