Beaver, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beaver, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beaver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Beaver, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and high winds (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2026 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 45 | May 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | Jun 2022 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Blizzards | 21 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | May 2024 | Jun 16, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2023 | Dec 23, 2009 · $500,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beaver get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Beaver, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boone weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.9 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 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 Beaver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 30 miles 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 Beaver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 30 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 169 mi northwest | 22,200 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 Beaver
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 166 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beaver, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 13, 1976, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 404 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 22, 2004.
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 Beaver'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.
Beaver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beaver, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 30 miles southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beaver?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beaver the lowest scan from KDMX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beaver 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 Beaver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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