West Amana, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Amana, Iowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West 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 West 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 West Amana get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to West Amana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Walford 2 Se weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 7.9 | 7.7 | 5.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 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 West Amana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 73 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 West Amana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 73 mi east | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| 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 | 145 mi north-northeast | 17,100 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 West Amana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Amana, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 454 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 West 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.
West Amana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Amana, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 73 miles east. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Amana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Amana the lowest scan from KDVN is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West 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 West Amana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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