Eddyville, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eddyville, Wapello County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eddyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Wapello forecast zone and Wapello County — the most common reported hazard around Eddyville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (76 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Jul 2025 | Jun 21, 1997 · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 76 | Jul 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $605,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2021 | Jun 25, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 17 | Dec 2024 | Jan 20, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Jan 2024 | Dec 20, 2012 · $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 Wapello forecast zone and Wapello County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eddyville get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Eddyville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ottumwa Industrial Ap weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 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 Eddyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 69 miles 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 Eddyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 69 mi northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 184 mi south-southwest | 25,400 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 Eddyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eddyville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 24, 2024, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 247 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
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 Eddyville'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.
Eddyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eddyville, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 69 miles northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eddyville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eddyville the lowest scan from KDMX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eddyville 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 Eddyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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