Sandyville, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sandyville, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sandyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Sandyville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (69 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Sep 2025 | Jun 28, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 69 | May 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Feb 2025 | Oct 26, 1997 · $6.2 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2018 | Jul 28, 2015 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2017 | Jan 20, 2010 · $150,000 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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sandyville get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Sandyville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Indianola 2W weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.9 | 6.7 | 8.5 | 8.2 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sandyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 30 miles 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 Sandyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 30 mi northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 146 mi east | 17,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 155 mi west | 19,100 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 Sandyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sandyville, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on March 5, 2022, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 15, 2024, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 704 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 20, 2015.
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 Sandyville'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.
Sandyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sandyville, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 30 miles northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sandyville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sandyville the lowest scan from KDMX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sandyville 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 Sandyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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