New Albin, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Albin, Allamakee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Albin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the Allamakee forecast zone and Allamakee County — the most common reported hazard around New Albin, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2026 | Mar 23, 2016 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Sep 2024 | Jul 23, 2022 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Aug 2025 | Aug 19, 2007 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Jun 22, 2013 · $6.4 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $22,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $175,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Allamakee forecast zone and Allamakee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Albin get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to New Albin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Genoa Dam 8 weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 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 New Albin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 23 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 New Albin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 23 mi north-northeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 143 mi east-southeast | 16,700 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 New Albin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Albin, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1954, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 2011.
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 New Albin'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.
New Albin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Albin, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 23 miles north-northeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Albin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Albin the lowest scan from KARX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Albin 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 New Albin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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