East Peru, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Peru, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Peru?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around East Peru, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2025 | Feb 25, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 25 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2017 | Jan 20, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · $650,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Peru get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to East Peru, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winterset 1S weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.7 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover East Peru?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 36 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 East Peru | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 36 mi north-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 127 mi west | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 168 mi south | 21,800 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 East Peru
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Peru, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on March 5, 2022, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 25, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 481 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 3, 2001.
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 East Peru'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.
East Peru radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Peru, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 36 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Peru?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Peru the lowest scan from KDMX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Peru 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 East Peru, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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