Pleasanton, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasanton, Decatur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasanton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasanton, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Sep 2025 | Jun 19, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Sep 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 20 | Apr 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2025 | Jun 3, 2014 · $450,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 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 Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasanton get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Pleasanton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamoni weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 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 Pleasanton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 79 miles north. 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 Pleasanton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 79 mi north | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 146 mi west-northwest | 17,400 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 Pleasanton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasanton, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2005.
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 Pleasanton'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.
Pleasanton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasanton, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 79 miles north. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasanton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasanton the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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