Woolstock, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woolstock, Wright County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woolstock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Wright forecast zone and Wright County — the most common reported hazard around Woolstock, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (50 days) and high winds (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Aug 2025 | Dec 15, 2021 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2025 | Nov 10, 1998 · $305,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Mar 2019 | Jun 12, 2010 · $20 million damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Mar 2025 | Dec 20, 2012 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2025 | Sep 21, 1999 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 14 | Jan 2023 | 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 Wright forecast zone and Wright County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woolstock get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Woolstock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Webster City weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 9.8 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 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 Woolstock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 58 miles south. 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 Woolstock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 58 mi south | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 158 mi north | 19,900 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 Woolstock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woolstock, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on October 14, 1966, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 340 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 7, 1965.
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 Woolstock'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.
Woolstock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woolstock, IA?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 58 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 156 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woolstock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woolstock the lowest scan from KDMX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woolstock 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 Woolstock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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