Mount Union, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Union, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Union?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Union, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Apr 2026 | May 10, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2017 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | Jun 23, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $129,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Union get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Mount Union, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Pleasant 1 Ssw weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 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 Mount Union?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 57 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 Mount Union | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 57 mi northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,400 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 Mount Union
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Union, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 15, 1998, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 11, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 273 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 8, 2020.
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 Mount Union'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.
Mount Union radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Union, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 57 miles northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Union?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Union the lowest scan from KDVN is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Union 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 Mount Union, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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