Clarinda, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarinda, Page County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarinda?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Page forecast zone and Page County — the most common reported hazard around Clarinda, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | Apr 19, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jul 2016 | Jun 14, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2015 · $15,000 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 Page forecast zone and Page County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarinda get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Clarinda, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarinda weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 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 Clarinda?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 80 miles west-northwest. 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 Clarinda | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 97 mi northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 136 mi south-southwest | 15,500 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 Clarinda
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarinda, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 364 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 19, 2020.
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 Clarinda'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.
Clarinda radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarinda, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 80 miles west-northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarinda?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarinda the lowest scan from KOAX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarinda 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 Clarinda, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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