Wheeler, IL Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Wheeler, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Wheeler?

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 Wheeler, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Jun 2026Jun 21, 2009 · $345,000 damage
Flash flooding40Jun 2026Jun 6, 2008 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms22Jan 2026—
Excessive heat13Aug 2023—
Flooding9May 2017Jun 6, 2008 · $340,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill5Jan 2026—
High winds4Dec 2012—
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2011Feb 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 Wheeler get?

A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Wheeler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newton weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.73.85.33.92.10.20.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Wheeler?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 63 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WheelerView
KVWX
Evansville, IN		63 mi south-southeast4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KILX
Lincoln, IL		94 mi northwest8,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KIND
Indianapolis, IN		118 mi east-northeast12,400 ftLimited — 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 Wheeler

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wheeler, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 6, 1971.

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 Wheeler'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.

Wheeler radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wheeler, IL?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 63 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wheeler?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wheeler the lowest scan from KVWX is about 4,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Wheeler 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 Wheeler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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