Kimballton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kimballton, Audubon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kimballton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 54 days in the Audubon forecast zone and Audubon County — the most common reported hazard around Kimballton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jul 2025 | Jul 10, 2002 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2026 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2017 | Dec 23, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2017 | May 22, 2004 · $200,000 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 Audubon forecast zone and Audubon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kimballton get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Kimballton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harlan weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.2 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 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 Kimballton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 70 miles east. 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 Kimballton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 70 mi east | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 70 mi west-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 160 mi north-northwest | 20,100 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 Kimballton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kimballton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 27, 1953, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2024, which touched down about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1993.
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 Kimballton'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.
Kimballton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kimballton, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 70 miles east. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kimballton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kimballton the lowest scan from KDMX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kimballton 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 Kimballton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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