Rudd, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rudd, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rudd?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Rudd, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2015 · $890,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Feb 2026 | Feb 23, 2007 · $90,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Aug 2025 | Jun 7, 2008 · $2.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Aug 2021 | Jul 19, 1999 · 1 death · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $45,000 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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rudd get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Rudd, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Osage weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.9 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 2.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rudd?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 99 miles east-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 Rudd | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 123 mi north-northwest | 13,300 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 Rudd
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rudd, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 376 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
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 Rudd'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.
Rudd radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rudd, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 99 miles east-northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rudd?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rudd the lowest scan from KARX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rudd 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 Rudd, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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