Bellechester, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellechester, Goodhue County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellechester?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 93 days in the Goodhue forecast zone and Goodhue County — the most common reported hazard around Bellechester, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (77 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 93 | Dec 2025 | Dec 9, 2012 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2025 | Jun 10, 2016 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2019 | Jun 26, 1998 · 2 deaths · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Sep 2016 | Jun 7, 2005 · $545,000 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 Goodhue forecast zone and Goodhue County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellechester get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Bellechester, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Zumbrota weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 3.0 | 9.9 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 6.2 | 3.3 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bellechester?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 61 miles west-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 Bellechester | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 61 mi west-northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 171 mi north | 22,500 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 Bellechester
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellechester, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 27, 1987, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 29, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 334 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 17, 2021.
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 Bellechester'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.
Bellechester radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellechester, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 61 miles west-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellechester?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellechester the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bellechester 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 Bellechester, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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