Allerton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Allerton, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Allerton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 59 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Allerton, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 59 | Jun 2011 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Aug 2025 | May 21, 1998 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | May 2, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Sep 2019 | Aug 26, 2009 · $2.8 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 16 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $50,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Allerton get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Allerton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leon 6 Ese weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 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 Allerton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 73 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 Allerton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 73 mi north-northwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 140 mi south-southwest | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 158 mi east-northeast | 19,700 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 Allerton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Allerton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 18, 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 Allerton'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.
Allerton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Allerton, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 73 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Allerton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Allerton the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Allerton 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 Allerton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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