Cobb, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cobb, Iowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cobb?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Iowa forecast zone and Iowa County — the most common reported hazard around Cobb, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and excessive heat (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $950,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Nov 2025 | Jan 8, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 43 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 5, 2007 · $3,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | Jun 1, 2000 · $2.6 million damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2004 · $2.0 million 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 Iowa forecast zone and Iowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cobb get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Cobb, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dodgeville Wwtp weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.9 | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.6 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 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 Cobb?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 73 miles northwest. 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 Cobb | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 73 mi northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 90 mi east | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 95 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Cobb
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cobb, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 11 miles east of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 13, 2006.
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 Cobb'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.
Cobb radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cobb, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 73 miles northwest. KMKX (Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cobb?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cobb the lowest scan from KARX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cobb 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 Cobb, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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