Clearfield, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clearfield, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clearfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Clearfield, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2011 · $253,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2024 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2011 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | May 2019 | Aug 28, 2006 · $125,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $100,000 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clearfield get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Clearfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blockton 1W weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 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 Clearfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 75 miles north-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 Clearfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 105 mi west-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 138 mi south | 15,900 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 Clearfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clearfield, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 8 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 360 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2005.
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 Clearfield'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.
Clearfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clearfield, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 75 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clearfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clearfield the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clearfield 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 Clearfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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