Auburn, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Auburn, Sac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Auburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Sac forecast zone and Sac County — the most common reported hazard around Auburn, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2010 · $315,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Blizzards | 29 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2019 | Jul 23, 2010 · $260,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2017 | Jan 20, 2010 · $2.5 million 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 Sac forecast zone and Sac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Auburn get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Auburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sac City weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.7 | 7.2 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 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 Auburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 69 miles east-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 Auburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 69 mi east-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 132 mi northwest | 14,700 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 Auburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Auburn, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 9, 1954, which passed about 8 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 16, 2024, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 2014.
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 Auburn'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.
Auburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Auburn, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 69 miles east-southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Auburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Auburn the lowest scan from KDMX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Auburn 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 Auburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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