Beaconsfield, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beaconsfield, Ringgold County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beaconsfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Ringgold forecast zone and Ringgold County — the most common reported hazard around Beaconsfield, mostly in June and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Apr 2025 | Feb 20, 2014 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Sep 2018 | Sep 9, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2014 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 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 Ringgold forecast zone and Ringgold County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beaconsfield get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Beaconsfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beaconsfield weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 6.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 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 Beaconsfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 66 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 Beaconsfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 66 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 138 mi south | 16,000 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 Beaconsfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beaconsfield, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2005.
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 Beaconsfield'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.
Beaconsfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beaconsfield, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 66 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beaconsfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beaconsfield the lowest scan from KDMX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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