Moulton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Moulton, Appanoose County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Moulton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Appanoose forecast zone and Appanoose County — the most common reported hazard around Moulton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Oct 2024 | Jul 28, 2015 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Sep 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2021 | Aug 24, 2007 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 17 | Dec 2024 | Dec 11, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Jan 2024 | Dec 9, 2009 · $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 Appanoose forecast zone and Appanoose County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Moulton get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Moulton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centerville weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 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 Moulton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 90 miles northwest. 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 Moulton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 90 mi northwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 155 mi south-southwest | 19,100 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 Moulton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Moulton, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 20, 1959, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 5, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 17, 2017.
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 Moulton'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.
Moulton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Moulton, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 90 miles northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Moulton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Moulton the lowest scan from KDMX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Moulton 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 Moulton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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