Churdan, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Churdan, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Churdan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 53 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Churdan, mostly in January and February. Next come flooding (47 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 47 | May 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Aug 2025 | Apr 13, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 37 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 19 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2017 | Dec 23, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2015 | Jun 12, 2001 · $160,000 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Churdan get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Churdan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jefferson weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.5 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 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 Churdan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 49 miles southeast. 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 Churdan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 49 mi southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 113 mi west-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 151 mi northwest | 18,400 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 Churdan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Churdan, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 28, 1979, which passed about 21 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 16, 2024, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 303 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 10, 1993.
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 Churdan'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.
Churdan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Churdan, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 49 miles southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Churdan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Churdan the lowest scan from KDMX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Churdan 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 Churdan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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