Lowden, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lowden, Cedar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lowden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County — the most common reported hazard around Lowden, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | May 10, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Nov 2025 | Jan 10, 2020 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2016 | Jun 1, 2008 · $3.5 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Feb 2019 | Jun 10, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $1.0 million 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 Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lowden get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Lowden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lowden weather station in town. 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 Lowden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 25 miles 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 Lowden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 25 mi southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 136 mi north | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,900 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 Lowden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 151 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lowden, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 Lowden'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.
Lowden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lowden, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 25 miles southeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lowden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lowden the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lowden 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 Lowden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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