Shenandoah, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shenandoah, Page County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shenandoah?
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 Shenandoah, 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 Shenandoah get?
A normal year brings about 26 inches of snow to Shenandoah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shenandoah weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.5 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 2.8 | 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 Shenandoah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 65 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 Shenandoah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 65 mi northwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 109 mi northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,400 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 Shenandoah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shenandoah, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 10 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 379 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 19, 2023.
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 Shenandoah'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.
Shenandoah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shenandoah, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 65 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shenandoah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shenandoah the lowest scan from KOAX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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