Brownton, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Brownton, 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 Brownton?

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 Brownton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds100May 2026Sep 19, 2013 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms87Mar 2026—
Extreme cold & wind chill25Jan 2026—
Flash flooding16Aug 2016Jun 25, 2002 · $800,000 damage
Blizzards13Feb 2026Jan 26, 2014 · 1 death
High winds13Mar 2026—
Excessive heat13Aug 2023—
Flooding8Apr 2023Mar 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 Brownton get?

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

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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Brownton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 39 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BrowntonView
KMPX
Minneapolis, MN		39 mi east-northeast2,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KFSD
Sioux Falls, SD		142 mi west-southwest16,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KARX
La Crosse, WI		169 mi east-southeast22,000 ftLimited — 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 Brownton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brownton, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 19, 1951, which passed about 10 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south of town.

Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 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 Brownton'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.

Brownton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Brownton, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 39 miles east-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Brownton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brownton the lowest scan from KMPX is about 2,600 ft up.

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

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