Keokuk, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keokuk, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keokuk?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Keokuk, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 49 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2008 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2026 | May 12, 2010 · $859,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $227,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | 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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Keokuk get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Keokuk, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Carthage weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 5.7 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 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 Keokuk?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 93 miles north-northeast. 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 Keokuk | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 93 mi north-northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 110 mi east | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 124 mi south-southeast | 13,400 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 Keokuk
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keokuk, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 257 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 17, 1992.
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 Keokuk'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.
Keokuk radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keokuk, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 93 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keokuk?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keokuk the lowest scan from KDVN is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Keokuk 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 Keokuk, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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