Brooklyn, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brooklyn, Poweshiek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brooklyn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Poweshiek forecast zone and Poweshiek County — the most common reported hazard around Brooklyn, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jul 2025 | Aug 10, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2025 | Jan 26, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2024 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Jan 2024 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2024 | Jan 20, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Sep 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 · $150,000 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 Poweshiek forecast zone and Poweshiek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brooklyn get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Brooklyn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brooklyn weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.1 | 6.2 | 8.2 | 8.9 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 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 Brooklyn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 66 miles west. 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 Brooklyn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 66 mi west | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 97 mi east | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 158 mi north-northeast | 19,700 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 Brooklyn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brooklyn, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on August 12, 1974, which touched down about 14 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
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 Brooklyn'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.
Brooklyn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brooklyn, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 66 miles west. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brooklyn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brooklyn the lowest scan from KDMX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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