Goose Lake, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goose Lake, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goose Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Goose Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Nov 2025 | Feb 1, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Jul 2024 | Jun 24, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Aug 27, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2021 | May 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $249,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goose Lake get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Goose Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton #1 weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.3 | 7.9 | 9.2 | 7.5 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 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 Goose Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 27 miles south-southwest. 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 Goose Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 27 mi south-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 116 mi northeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 121 mi east | 12,900 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 Goose Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goose Lake, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on September 27, 1959.
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 Goose Lake'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.
Goose Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goose Lake, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 27 miles south-southwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goose Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goose Lake the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goose Lake 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 Goose Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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