Bellevue, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellevue, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellevue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 84 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Bellevue, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Nov 2025 | Nov 14, 1996 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2016 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | Jul 24, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Jul 27, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 15 | Dec 2021 | Jun 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $66,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellevue get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Bellevue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bellevue L&D 12 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 8.4 | 9.3 | 8.3 | 3.9 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bellevue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 45 miles south. 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 Bellevue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 45 mi south | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 107 mi east-northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 115 mi north-northwest | 11,900 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 Bellevue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellevue, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 7 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 1994.
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 Bellevue'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.
Bellevue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellevue, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 45 miles south. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellevue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellevue the lowest scan from KDVN is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bellevue 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 Bellevue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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