Villisca, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Villisca, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Villisca?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Villisca, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $850,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 20 | Mar 2019 | Jun 14, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | May 2019 | May 7, 2007 · $1.1 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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Villisca get?
A normal year brings about 28 inches of snow to Villisca, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corning weather station 12.3 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 Villisca?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 77 miles west-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 Villisca | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 86 mi northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 149 mi south-southwest | 18,000 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 Villisca
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Villisca, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 21, 2024, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south of town.
Hail: 385 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 19, 2020.
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 Villisca'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.
Villisca radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Villisca, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 77 miles west-northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Villisca?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Villisca the lowest scan from KOAX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Villisca 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 Villisca, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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