Augusta, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Augusta, Des Moines County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Augusta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Des Moines forecast zone and Des Moines County — the most common reported hazard around Augusta, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (69 days) and flooding (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 69 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 59 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2008 · $3.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Sep 2022 | May 12, 2010 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $434,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2013 | Aug 10, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 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 Des Moines forecast zone and Des Moines County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Augusta get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Augusta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington 2S weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 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 Augusta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 69 miles north-northeast. 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 Augusta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 69 mi north-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 144 mi west-northwest | 16,900 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 Augusta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Augusta, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 283 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.
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 Augusta'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.
Augusta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Augusta, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 69 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Augusta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Augusta the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Augusta 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 Augusta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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