Lineville, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lineville, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lineville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 59 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Lineville, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 59 | Jun 2011 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Aug 2025 | May 21, 1998 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | May 2, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Sep 2019 | Aug 26, 2009 · $2.8 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 16 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $50,000 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lineville get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Lineville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leon 6 Ese weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 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 Lineville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 80 miles north. 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 Lineville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 80 mi north | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 157 mi west-northwest | 19,500 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 Lineville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lineville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 5, 1971.
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 Lineville'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.
Lineville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lineville, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 80 miles north. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lineville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lineville the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lineville 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 Lineville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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