Burr Oak, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burr Oak, Winneshiek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burr Oak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Winneshiek forecast zone and Winneshiek County — the most common reported hazard around Burr Oak, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Feb 2026 | Feb 20, 2011 · $7,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2022 · $840,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · $5.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 2016 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $35,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $220,000 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 Winneshiek forecast zone and Winneshiek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burr Oak get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Burr Oak, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harmony weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.6 | 11.1 | 11.4 | 10.1 | 8.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Burr Oak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 42 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 Burr Oak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 42 mi northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 143 mi south-southeast | 16,900 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 Burr Oak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burr Oak, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 23 miles west of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 25, 1965.
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 Burr Oak'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.
Burr Oak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burr Oak, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 42 miles northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burr Oak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burr Oak the lowest scan from KARX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Burr Oak 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 Burr Oak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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