Wever, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wever, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wever?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Wever, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (59 days) and flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 49 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2008 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2026 | May 12, 2010 · $859,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $227,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wever get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Wever, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington 2S weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.9 | 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 Wever?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 71 miles north-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 Wever | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 71 mi north-northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 107 mi east-southeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 142 mi south-southeast | 16,600 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 Wever
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wever, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 13, 1995, which passed about 7 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 312 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.
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 Wever'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.
Wever radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wever, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 71 miles north-northeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wever?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wever the lowest scan from KDVN is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wever 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 Wever, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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