Willow Hill, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Willow Hill, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Willow Hill?
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 Willow Hill, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2009 · $345,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2017 | Jun 6, 2008 · $340,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2012 | — |
| 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Willow Hill get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Willow Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ste Marie (River) weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 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 Willow Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 53 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Willow Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 53 mi south-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 105 mi east-northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 106 mi northwest | 10,500 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 Willow Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Willow Hill, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 2, 1990, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Willow Hill'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.
Willow Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Willow Hill, IL?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 53 miles south-southeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Willow Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Willow Hill the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Willow Hill 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 Willow Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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