Lovilia, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lovilia, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lovilia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 43 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Lovilia, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (40 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 40 | Jun 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | May 2024 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 22 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2024 | May 28, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 16 | Dec 2024 | Jan 20, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Jan 2024 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lovilia get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Lovilia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albia 3 Nne weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 8.4 | 3.9 | 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 Lovilia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 59 miles northwest. 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 Lovilia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 59 mi northwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 125 mi east-northeast | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 176 mi south-southwest | 23,600 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 Lovilia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lovilia, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
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 Lovilia'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.
Lovilia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lovilia, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 59 miles northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lovilia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lovilia the lowest scan from KDMX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lovilia 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 Lovilia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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