Thurman, IA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Thurman, Fremont County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Thurman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 64 days in the Fremont forecast zone and Fremont County — the most common reported hazard around Thurman, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flooding64Jul 2024Mar 13, 2019 · 1 death · $22 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds56May 2026Aug 3, 1997 · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms45Feb 2025Oct 25, 1997 · $1.1 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill31Feb 2025—
Excessive heat30Jun 2026—
High winds18Mar 2026Apr 19, 1996 · $2,000 damage
Blizzards8Mar 2025—
Flash flooding6Jun 2026Mar 17, 2019 · $21 million 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 Fremont forecast zone and Fremont County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Thurman get?

A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Thurman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sidney 1Sse weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.51.14.25.06.32.31.20.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Thurman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 47 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ThurmanView
KOAX
Omaha, NE		47 mi northwest3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDMX
Des Moines, IA		123 mi east-northeast13,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KTWX
Topeka, KS		129 mi south-southwest14,200 ftLimited — 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 Thurman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thurman, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1964, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 476 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 27, 1967.

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 Thurman'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.

Thurman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Thurman, IA?

KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 47 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Thurman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thurman the lowest scan from KOAX is about 3,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Thurman 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 Thurman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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