Rewey, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rewey, Iowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rewey?
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 Rewey, 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 Rewey get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Rewey, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platteville weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.9 | 11.9 | 11.0 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Rewey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 79 miles north-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 Rewey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 86 mi south | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 94 mi east | 8,700 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 Rewey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rewey, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 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 Rewey'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.
Rewey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rewey, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 79 miles north-northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rewey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rewey the lowest scan from KARX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rewey 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 Rewey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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