New Hampton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Hampton, Chickasaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Hampton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 60 days in the Chickasaw forecast zone and Chickasaw County — the most common reported hazard around New Hampton, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Aug 2024 | Jun 29, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2025 | Aug 24, 2016 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Aug 28, 2021 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $33,000 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 Chickasaw forecast zone and Chickasaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Hampton get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to New Hampton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Hampton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.9 | 7.9 | 9.7 | 10.3 | 6.2 | 1.4 | 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 Hampton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 77 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 New Hampton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 77 mi northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 133 mi southeast | 15,000 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 Hampton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Hampton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 9, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 311 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 17, 1996.
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 Hampton'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 Hampton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Hampton, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 77 miles northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Hampton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Hampton the lowest scan from KARX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Hampton 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 Hampton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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