Sharpsburg, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sharpsburg, Taylor County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sharpsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County — the most common reported hazard around Sharpsburg, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2011 · $253,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2024 | Oct 26, 1997 · $3.2 million damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2011 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 15 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 14 | Jan 2024 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | May 2019 | Aug 28, 2006 · $125,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $100,000 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 Taylor forecast zone and Taylor County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sharpsburg get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Sharpsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corning weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.6 | 6.9 | 8.2 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 1.2 | 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 Sharpsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 80 miles 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 Sharpsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 80 mi northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 139 mi south | 16,100 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 Sharpsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sharpsburg, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.
Hail: 376 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 5, 1971.
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 Sharpsburg'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.
Sharpsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sharpsburg, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 80 miles northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sharpsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sharpsburg the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sharpsburg 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 Sharpsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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