Readlyn, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Readlyn, Bremer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Readlyn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Bremer forecast zone and Bremer County — the most common reported hazard around Readlyn, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jul 2025 | Jun 23, 2010 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | May 2024 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Blizzards | 21 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2020 | Jul 23, 2010 · $1.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Feb 2023 | Feb 8, 2001 · $75,000 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 Bremer forecast zone and Bremer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Readlyn get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Readlyn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waterloo Muni Ap weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 9.9 | 10.1 | 9.3 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Readlyn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 93 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 Readlyn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 93 mi north-northeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 113 mi southeast | 11,600 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 Readlyn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Readlyn, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF5 on May 25, 2008, which passed about 6 miles south of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 5, 2022, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 416 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on May 31, 1958.
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 Readlyn'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.
Readlyn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Readlyn, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 93 miles north-northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Readlyn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Readlyn the lowest scan from KARX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Readlyn 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 Readlyn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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