Blockton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blockton, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blockton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Blockton, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2011 · $253,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2024 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2011 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million 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 | May 2019 | Aug 28, 2006 · $125,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $100,000 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blockton get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Blockton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blockton 1W weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 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 Blockton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 86 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 Blockton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 86 mi north-northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 110 mi west-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 125 mi south | 13,600 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 Blockton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blockton, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1979, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 300 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 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 Blockton'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.
Blockton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blockton, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 86 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blockton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blockton the lowest scan from KDMX is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blockton 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 Blockton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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