Brownsville, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brownsville, Houston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brownsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Houston forecast zone and Houston County — the most common reported hazard around Brownsville, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jul 2025 | Apr 10, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jun 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2019 | Aug 18, 2007 · 1 death · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $12,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2021 | Aug 4, 2014 · $1.5 million 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 Houston forecast zone and Houston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brownsville get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Brownsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Genoa Dam 8 weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.5 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 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 Brownsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 10 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 Brownsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 10 mi north-northeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 138 mi northwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 147 mi east-southeast | 17,500 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 Brownsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownsville, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1965, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 26, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 313 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 28, 2023.
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 Brownsville'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.
Brownsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownsville, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 10 miles north-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brownsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brownsville the lowest scan from KARX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brownsville 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 Brownsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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