Woodward, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodward, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodward?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Woodward, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (99 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 1998 · $5.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 99 | Jun 2022 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Oct 26, 1997 · $6.2 million damage |
| High winds | 34 | May 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Apr 2022 | Jun 22, 2007 · $350,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 12 | Jan 2017 | Dec 23, 2009 · $500,000 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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woodward get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Woodward, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Des Moines Wsfo-Johnston weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 2.2 | 8.3 | 9.7 | 10.5 | 5.0 | 1.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Woodward?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 13 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 Woodward | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 13 mi southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 132 mi west-southwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 173 mi east | 22,900 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 Woodward
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 190 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodward, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 13, 1976, which passed about 6 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2025, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 780 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 82 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 22, 2004.
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 Woodward'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.
Woodward radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodward, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 13 miles southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woodward?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodward the lowest scan from KDMX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woodward 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 Woodward, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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