Bagley, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bagley, Guthrie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bagley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Guthrie forecast zone and Guthrie County — the most common reported hazard around Bagley, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jul 2025 | Jul 10, 2002 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2026 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 38 | Jun 2022 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2024 | May 24, 2007 · $600,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2017 | Dec 23, 2009 · $1.0 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 Guthrie forecast zone and Guthrie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bagley get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Bagley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamaica 3.2 S weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.7 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bagley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 37 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 Bagley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 37 mi east-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 168 mi northwest | 21,800 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 Bagley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bagley, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1995, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 16, 2024, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 373 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 2, 1999.
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 Bagley'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.
Bagley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bagley, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 37 miles east-southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bagley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bagley the lowest scan from KDMX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bagley 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 Bagley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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