Blue Grass, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue Grass, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue Grass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Blue Grass, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and flooding (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 1997 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Nov 2025 | Feb 1, 2015 · $175,000 damage |
| Flooding | 71 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2008 · $4.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Aug 2025 | Jun 12, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Mar 2022 | Apr 6, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Aug 2015 | Aug 25, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $312,000 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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue Grass get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Blue Grass, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moline Quad City Intl Ap weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.1 | 8.8 | 10.8 | 8.6 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 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 Blue Grass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 12 miles 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 Blue Grass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 12 mi northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 120 mi southeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 139 mi east | 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 Blue Grass
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 178 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue Grass, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 434 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on September 27, 1959.
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 Blue Grass'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.
Blue Grass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue Grass, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 12 miles northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blue Grass?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blue Grass the lowest scan from KDVN is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blue Grass 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 Blue Grass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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