Maynard, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maynard, Fayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maynard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 67 days in the Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County — the most common reported hazard around Maynard, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2015 · $3.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Aug 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $5.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2024 | Jul 22, 2017 · $9.6 million damage |
| Blizzards | 19 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2010 · $2,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $180,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $27,000 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 Fayette forecast zone and Fayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maynard get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Maynard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oelwein 1E weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 8.7 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 2.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Maynard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 80 miles north-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 Maynard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 80 mi north-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 104 mi southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 119 mi southwest | 12,500 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 Maynard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maynard, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF5 on May 25, 2008, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 16, 2024, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on May 31, 1958.
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 Maynard'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.
Maynard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maynard, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 80 miles north-northeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maynard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maynard the lowest scan from KARX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Maynard 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 Maynard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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