New Sharon, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Sharon, Mahaska County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Sharon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 103 days in the Mahaska forecast zone and Mahaska County — the most common reported hazard around New Sharon, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 103 | Jun 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2025 | Jun 21, 1997 · $325,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 26 | Mar 2025 | May 30, 2003 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | Jun 25, 2000 · $600,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Jan 2024 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Dec 2024 | Jan 20, 2010 · $250,000 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 Mahaska forecast zone and Mahaska County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Sharon get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to New Sharon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montezuma 1 W weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.1 | 7.9 | 8.7 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 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 Sharon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 58 miles west-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 New Sharon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 58 mi west-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 108 mi east | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 179 mi north-northeast | 24,200 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 Sharon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Sharon, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 25, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 266 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on May 8, 2003.
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 Sharon'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 Sharon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Sharon, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 58 miles west-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Sharon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Sharon the lowest scan from KDMX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Sharon 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 Sharon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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