Schaller, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Schaller, Sac County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Schaller?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Sac forecast zone and Sac County — the most common reported hazard around Schaller, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2010 · $315,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Blizzards | 29 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2019 | Jul 23, 2010 · $260,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2017 | Jan 20, 2010 · $2.5 million 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 Sac forecast zone and Sac County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Schaller get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Schaller, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galva weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 11.1 | 6.6 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 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 Schaller?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 96 miles east-southeast. 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 Schaller | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 98 mi southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 105 mi northwest | 10,300 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 Schaller
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Schaller, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 27, 1995, which passed about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 31, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 293 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1996.
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 Schaller'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.
Schaller radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Schaller, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 96 miles east-southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Schaller?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Schaller the lowest scan from KDMX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Schaller 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 Schaller, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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