Westfield, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westfield, Plymouth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 81 days in the Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County — the most common reported hazard around Westfield, mostly in June and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 81 | Jul 2025 | Mar 13, 2019 · $2.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jul 2025 | Jun 23, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 28 | Dec 2025 | Apr 7, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 25 | Mar 2026 | Dec 8, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | May 2026 | Jun 22, 2010 · $50,000 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 Plymouth forecast zone and Plymouth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westfield get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Westfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Akron weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.5 | 8.6 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 5.6 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Westfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles north. 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 Westfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 58 mi north | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 100 mi south | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 164 mi east-southeast | 20,900 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 Westfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westfield, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 28, 1986, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 16, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 456 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 29, 2017.
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 Westfield'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.
Westfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westfield, IA?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles north. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westfield the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westfield 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 Westfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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