Lockridge, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lockridge, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lockridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 64 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Lockridge, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Nov 2025 | Jan 4, 2004 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Apr 2026 | Aug 3, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2026 | Aug 13, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $53,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2019 | Aug 13, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lockridge get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Lockridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oakland Mills 3 W weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 6.8 | 9.3 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 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 Lockridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 74 miles 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 Lockridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 74 mi northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 139 mi east-southeast | 16,200 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 Lockridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lockridge, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 16, 1967, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 11, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 21, 1973.
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 Lockridge'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.
Lockridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lockridge, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 74 miles northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lockridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lockridge the lowest scan from KDVN is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lockridge 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 Lockridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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