Amboy, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amboy, Blue Earth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amboy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Blue Earth forecast zone and Blue Earth County — the most common reported hazard around Amboy, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Aug 2025 | Sep 17, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 28 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 · $835,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $2.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Blue Earth forecast zone and Blue Earth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Amboy get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Amboy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amboy weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (10.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.8 | 10.8 | 10.4 | 8.9 | 7.4 | 3.5 | 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 Amboy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 73 miles north-northeast. 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 Amboy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 73 mi north-northeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 130 mi west | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 148 mi east | 17,800 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 Amboy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amboy, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 24 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 25, 2010.
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 Amboy'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.
Amboy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amboy, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 73 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amboy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amboy the lowest scan from KMPX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Amboy 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 Amboy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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