Lisbon, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lisbon, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lisbon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 152 days in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Lisbon, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (91 days) and flash flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 152 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Nov 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2025 | Jun 1, 2008 · $750 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2019 | Dec 18, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2025 | Jun 10, 2003 · $550,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jul 2019 | Jun 20, 2015 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Dec 2024 | Dec 11, 2007 · 1 death |
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 Linn forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lisbon get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Lisbon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cedar Rapids #1 weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 9.0 | 8.7 | 8.3 | 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 Lisbon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 47 miles east-southeast. 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 Lisbon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 47 mi east-southeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 121 mi west | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 132 mi north | 14,800 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 Lisbon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 158 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lisbon, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 460 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on September 20, 2001.
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 Lisbon'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.
Lisbon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lisbon, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 47 miles east-southeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lisbon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lisbon the lowest scan from KDVN is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lisbon 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 Lisbon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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