Westwood, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westwood, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Westwood, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (66 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Apr 2026 | May 10, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2017 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | Jun 23, 2000 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $129,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2013 | — |
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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westwood get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Westwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Pleasant 1 Ssw weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 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 Westwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 70 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 Westwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 70 mi northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 133 mi east-southeast | 14,900 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 Westwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westwood, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 16, 1967, which passed about 12 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 11, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 8, 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 Westwood'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.
Westwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westwood, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 70 miles northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westwood the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westwood 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 Westwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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