Claremont, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Claremont, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Claremont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 85 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around Claremont, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 85 | Mar 2026 | May 1, 2013 · $70,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jul 2025 | May 19, 1996 · $8.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 · $1.9 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Sep 23, 2010 · $2.0 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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Claremont get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Claremont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owatonna weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 11.2 | 9.5 | 10.2 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 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 Claremont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 62 miles north-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 Claremont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 62 mi north-northwest | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 91 mi east | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 164 mi south-southwest | 21,000 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 Claremont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Claremont, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 29, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 280 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 13, 2024.
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 Claremont'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.
Claremont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Claremont, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 62 miles north-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Claremont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Claremont the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Claremont 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 Claremont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Dodge Center, MN radar 7 mi
- Owatonna, MN radar 12 mi
- Kasson, MN radar 12 mi
- Mantorville, MN radar 12 mi
- Blooming Prairie, MN radar 13 mi
- Hayfield, MN radar 13 mi
- Medford, MN radar 15 mi
- Kenyon, MN radar 16 mi
- Byron, MN radar 18 mi
- Wanamingo, MN radar 21 mi