Delaware, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Delaware, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Delaware?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County — the most common reported hazard around Delaware, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (83 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Nov 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · $26,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Apr 2026 | Jul 24, 2010 · $25 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Sep 2016 | Jul 23, 2010 · $26 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Jan 1, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2016 | Apr 6, 1997 · $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 Delaware forecast zone and Delaware County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Delaware get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Delaware, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Manchester #2 weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.3 | 8.5 | 9.2 | 8.7 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 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 Delaware?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 71 miles south-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 Delaware | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 94 mi north | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 133 mi west-southwest | 14,900 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 Delaware
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Delaware, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 12, 1974, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 18, 1998.
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 Delaware'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.
Delaware radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Delaware, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 71 miles south-southeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Delaware?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Delaware the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Delaware 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 Delaware, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Manchester, IA radar 6 mi
- Dyersville, IA radar 11 mi
- Farley, IA radar 17 mi
- Strawberry Point, IA radar 18 mi
- Monticello, IA radar 18 mi
- Cascade, IA radar 21 mi
- Epworth, IA radar 21 mi
- Central City, IA radar 21 mi
- Guttenberg, IA radar 25 mi
- Anamosa, IA radar 25 mi