Spillville, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spillville, Winneshiek County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spillville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Winneshiek forecast zone and Winneshiek County — the most common reported hazard around Spillville, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Feb 2026 | Feb 20, 2011 · $7,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jul 2025 | Jul 23, 2022 · $840,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 27 | Aug 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · $5.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Aug 2025 | Aug 23, 2016 · $3.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Dec 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $35,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $220,000 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 Winneshiek forecast zone and Winneshiek County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spillville get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Spillville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Decorah weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.4 | 9.1 | 10.3 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 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 Spillville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 57 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 Spillville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 57 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 136 mi southwest | 15,500 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 Spillville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spillville, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 24, 2009.
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 Spillville'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.
Spillville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spillville, IA?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 57 miles northeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spillville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spillville the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spillville 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 Spillville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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