Winchester, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winchester, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winchester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Winchester, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2025 | Aug 12, 1999 · $2.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | May 2024 | Jun 19, 2011 · $850,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2017 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Nov 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2012 | Feb 1, 2011 · $21,000 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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winchester get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Winchester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Hall 1 E weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.7 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 1.8 | 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 Winchester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 65 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 Winchester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 65 mi south | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 69 mi east-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 137 mi north | 15,700 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 Winchester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winchester, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 1, 1983, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Winchester'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.
Winchester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winchester, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 65 miles south. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winchester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winchester the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winchester 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 Winchester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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