Hedrick, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hedrick, Keokuk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hedrick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 72 days in the Keokuk forecast zone and Keokuk County — the most common reported hazard around Hedrick, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 72 | Nov 2025 | Jan 6, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Mar 2019 | Jun 1, 2008 · $570,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2024 | Jun 15, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $291,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Oct 2008 | 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 Keokuk forecast zone and Keokuk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hedrick get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Hedrick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ottumwa Industrial Ap weather station 8.4 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 Hedrick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 83 miles west-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 Hedrick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 83 mi west-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 95 mi east-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 171 mi east-southeast | 22,500 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 Hedrick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hedrick, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 24, 2024, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Hedrick'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.
Hedrick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hedrick, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 83 miles west-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hedrick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hedrick the lowest scan from KDMX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hedrick 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 Hedrick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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