Bankston, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bankston, Dubuque County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bankston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Dubuque forecast zone and Dubuque County — the most common reported hazard around Bankston, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (86 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Nov 2025 | Jan 1, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jun 2026 | May 17, 1999 · $16 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 20 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2008 · $6.4 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2024 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2024 | Jan 1, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Dubuque forecast zone and Dubuque County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bankston get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Bankston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cascade weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.8 | 6.9 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 4.2 | 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 Bankston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 65 miles south-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 Bankston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 92 mi north | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,800 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 Bankston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bankston, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 295 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 1998.
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 Bankston'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.
Bankston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bankston, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 65 miles south-southeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bankston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bankston the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bankston 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 Bankston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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