Biscay, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Biscay, McLeod County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Biscay?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the McLeod forecast zone and McLeod County — the most common reported hazard around Biscay, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	100	May 2026	Sep 19, 2013 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	87	Mar 2026	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	25	Jan 2026	—
Flash flooding	16	Aug 2016	Jun 25, 2002 · $800,000 damage
Blizzards	13	Feb 2026	Jan 26, 2014 · 1 death
High winds	13	Mar 2026	—
Excessive heat	13	Aug 2023	—
Flooding	8	Apr 2023	Mar 15, 2010 · $190,000 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 McLeod forecast zone and McLeod County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Biscay get?

A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Biscay, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brownton Wwtp weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.2 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.8	3.6	12.2	6.9	11.8	7.6	7.0	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 Biscay?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 35 miles east. 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 Biscay	View
KMPX Minneapolis, MN	35 mi east	2,200 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFSD Sioux Falls, SD	149 mi southwest	17,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KARX La Crosse, WI	167 mi east-southeast	21,700 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 Biscay

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Biscay, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 19, 1951, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 365 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 1, 2011.

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 Biscay'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.

Biscay radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Biscay, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 35 miles east. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Biscay?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Biscay the lowest scan from KMPX is about 2,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Biscay 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 Biscay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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