Edgewood, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edgewood, Delaware County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edgewood?
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 Edgewood, 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 Edgewood get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Edgewood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Strawberry Pt weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.4 | 9.8 | 8.9 | 11.7 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 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 Edgewood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 82 miles north. 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 Edgewood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 82 mi north | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 83 mi south-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 135 mi west-southwest | 15,300 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 Edgewood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edgewood, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on August 12, 1974, which passed about 21 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Edgewood'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.
Edgewood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edgewood, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 82 miles north. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edgewood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edgewood the lowest scan from KARX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Edgewood 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 Edgewood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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