Montpelier, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montpelier, Muscatine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montpelier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Muscatine forecast zone and Muscatine County — the most common reported hazard around Montpelier, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (77 days) and flooding (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | May 2026 | Jun 29, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Nov 2025 | Jan 12, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 51 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2008 · $9.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2019 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $496,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Muscatine forecast zone and Muscatine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montpelier get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Montpelier, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Muscatine 2N weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.4 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 8.6 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 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 Montpelier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 16 miles 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 Montpelier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 16 mi northeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 119 mi southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLOT Chicago, IL | 141 mi east | 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 Montpelier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montpelier, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on June 1, 2007, which passed about 11 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 5 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 411 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 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 Montpelier'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.
Montpelier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montpelier, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 16 miles northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montpelier?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montpelier the lowest scan from KDVN is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Montpelier 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 Montpelier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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