East Dubuque, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Dubuque, Jo Daviess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Dubuque?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Jo Daviess forecast zone and Jo Daviess County — the most common reported hazard around East Dubuque, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Nov 2025 | Jan 5, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Apr 2026 | Jul 27, 2011 · 3 deaths · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jul 2024 | May 20, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2019 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Dec 2021 | Apr 6, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | 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 Jo Daviess forecast zone and Jo Daviess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Dubuque get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to East Dubuque, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dubuque L&D 11 weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 9.9 | 11.7 | 8.6 | 3.7 | 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 East Dubuque?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 61 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 East Dubuque | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 61 mi south | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 97 mi north-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,200 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 East Dubuque
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Dubuque, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 11, 1965, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 11, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 266 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 1994.
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 East Dubuque'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.
East Dubuque radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Dubuque, IL?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 61 miles south. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Dubuque?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Dubuque the lowest scan from KDVN is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Dubuque 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 East Dubuque, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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