Minburn, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minburn, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Minburn, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 1998 · $5.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 99 | Jun 2022 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Oct 26, 1997 · $6.2 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | May 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Apr 2022 | Jun 22, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2017 | Dec 23, 2009 · $500,000 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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minburn get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Minburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamaica 3.2 S weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.7 | 8.3 | 7.0 | 11.2 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Minburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 16 miles east. 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 Minburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 16 mi east | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 178 mi east | 24,100 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 Minburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 170 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minburn, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 13, 1976, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 773 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 22, 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 Minburn'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.
Minburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minburn, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 16 miles east. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minburn the lowest scan from KDMX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minburn 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 Minburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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