Belmond, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belmond, Wright County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belmond?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Wright forecast zone and Wright County — the most common reported hazard around Belmond, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Aug 2025 | Dec 15, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Jan 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 Wright forecast zone and Wright County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Belmond get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Belmond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarion weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.9 | 5.9 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 5.7 | 1.4 | 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 Belmond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 77 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 Belmond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 77 mi south | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 138 mi north | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 139 mi east-northeast | 16,100 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 Belmond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belmond, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on October 14, 1966, which crossed near town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on August 26, 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 Belmond'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.
Belmond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belmond, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 77 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belmond?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belmond the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Belmond 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 Belmond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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