Lu Verne, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lu Verne, Kossuth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lu Verne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Kossuth forecast zone and Kossuth County — the most common reported hazard around Lu Verne, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jul 2025 | May 15, 1998 · $550,000 damage |
| Flooding | 61 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2010 · $40 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 49 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 39 | Mar 2025 | Jan 25, 2010 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2024 | Jul 9, 2000 · $800,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Jan 2023 | Feb 20, 2011 · $50,000 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 Kossuth forecast zone and Kossuth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lu Verne get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Lu Verne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kanawha weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 2.6 | 9.4 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 5.3 | 2.3 | 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 Lu Verne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 84 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 Lu Verne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 84 mi south-southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 137 mi north | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 141 mi west-northwest | 16,500 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 Lu Verne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lu Verne, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on October 14, 1966, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on August 26, 2004.
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 Lu Verne'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.
Lu Verne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lu Verne, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 84 miles south-southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lu Verne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lu Verne the lowest scan from KDMX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lu Verne 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 Lu Verne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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