Lost Nation, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lost Nation, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lost Nation?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Lost Nation, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Nov 2025 | Feb 1, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Jul 2024 | Jun 24, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Aug 27, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2021 | May 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $249,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | 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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lost Nation get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Lost Nation, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lowden weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 1.7 | 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 Lost Nation?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 27 miles south-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 Lost Nation | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 130 mi north | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,300 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 Lost Nation
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lost Nation, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on September 27, 1959.
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 Lost Nation'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.
Lost Nation radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lost Nation, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 27 miles south-southeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lost Nation?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lost Nation the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lost Nation 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 Lost Nation, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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