Wheatland, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wheatland, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wheatland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Wheatland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Nov 2025 | Feb 1, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Jul 2024 | Jun 24, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Aug 27, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 20 | Dec 2021 | May 4, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2024 | Feb 24, 2007 · $249,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | 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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wheatland get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Wheatland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lowden weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.9 | 9.1 | 11.2 | 8.0 | 6.2 | 1.7 | 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 Wheatland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 20 miles southeast. 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 Wheatland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 20 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 139 mi north | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 140 mi southeast | 16,300 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 Wheatland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wheatland, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 298 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.00-inch hail on September 27, 1959.
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 Wheatland'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.
Wheatland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wheatland, IA?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 20 miles southeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wheatland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wheatland the lowest scan from KDVN is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wheatland 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 Wheatland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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