Willisville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willisville, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willisville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 81 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Willisville, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 81 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Oct 2025 | Jun 8, 2009 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 31, 2008 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jul 2024 | Apr 28, 1996 · $220,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | Jan 5, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Mar 18, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2019 | Sep 14, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2010 | — |
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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Willisville get?
A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Willisville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Steeleville weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Willisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 77 miles 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 Willisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 77 mi northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 77 mi southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,100 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 Willisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willisville, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 20, 1976.
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 Willisville'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.
Willisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willisville, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 77 miles northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willisville the lowest scan from KLSX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Willisville 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 Willisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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