Williamsfield, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Williamsfield, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Williamsfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 128 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Williamsfield, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 128 | Jun 2026 | Aug 23, 2007 · 1 death · $1.4 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Apr 18, 2013 · $40 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2019 | Nov 10, 1998 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2013 | May 16, 2009 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2021 | Dec 28, 2015 · $375,000 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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Williamsfield get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Williamsfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yates City weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 2.8 | 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 Williamsfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 56 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 Williamsfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 56 mi north-northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 64 mi southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,200 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 Williamsfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Williamsfield, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1976, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 13, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 242 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 1995.
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 Williamsfield'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.
Williamsfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Williamsfield, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 56 miles north-northwest. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Williamsfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Williamsfield the lowest scan from KDVN is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Williamsfield 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 Williamsfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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