South Amana, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Amana, Iowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Amana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Iowa forecast zone and Iowa County — the most common reported hazard around South Amana, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Nov 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1998 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2020 | Jun 1, 2008 · $747,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2025 | Jun 22, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $890,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2016 | Apr 6, 1997 · $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 Iowa forecast zone and Iowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Amana get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to South Amana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsburg 1E weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover South Amana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 72 miles east. 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 South Amana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 72 mi east | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 91 mi west | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 147 mi north-northeast | 17,600 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 South Amana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Amana, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 427 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 7, 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 South Amana'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.
South Amana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Amana, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 72 miles east. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Amana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Amana the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Amana 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 South Amana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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