Shambaugh, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shambaugh, Page County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shambaugh?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Page forecast zone and Page County — the most common reported hazard around Shambaugh, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Aug 10, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | Apr 19, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jul 2016 | Jun 14, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2015 · $15,000 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 Page forecast zone and Page County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shambaugh get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Shambaugh, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarinda weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 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 Shambaugh?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 83 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 Shambaugh | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 83 mi northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 101 mi northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 131 mi south-southwest | 14,600 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 Shambaugh
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shambaugh, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 378 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 19, 2020.
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 Shambaugh'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.
Shambaugh radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shambaugh, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 83 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shambaugh?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shambaugh the lowest scan from KOAX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Shambaugh 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 Shambaugh, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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