Hutchins, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hutchins, Hancock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hutchins?
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 Hutchins, 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 Hutchins get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Hutchins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kanawha weather station 11.8 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 Hutchins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 94 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 Hutchins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 94 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 123 mi north | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 144 mi east-northeast | 17,100 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 Hutchins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hutchins, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on October 14, 1966, which passed about 21 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 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 299 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 Hutchins'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.
Hutchins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hutchins, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 94 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hutchins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hutchins the lowest scan from KDMX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hutchins 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 Hutchins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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