Clinton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Nov 2025 | Feb 1, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Jul 2024 | Jun 24, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Aug 27, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2021 | May 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $249,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clinton get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Clinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton #1 weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.3 | 7.9 | 9.2 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 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 Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 24 miles southwest. 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 24 mi southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 113 mi east | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 116 mi northeast | 12,100 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on September 27, 1959.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 24 miles southwest. KLOT (Chicago, IL) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clinton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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