Goodell, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goodell, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goodell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Goodell, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jul 2025 | Jun 23, 1998 · $240,000 damage |
| High winds | 46 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Mar 2025 | Jan 8, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 35 | May 2024 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2013 | Jan 27, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | May 2017 | May 21, 2004 · $150,000 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 Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goodell get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Goodell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kanawha weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.6 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 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 Goodell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 83 miles south. 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 Goodell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 83 mi south | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 133 mi north | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 137 mi east-northeast | 15,600 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 Goodell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goodell, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on October 14, 1966, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 17, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on August 26, 2004.
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 Goodell'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.
Goodell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goodell, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 83 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goodell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goodell the lowest scan from KDMX 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 Goodell 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 Goodell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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