Clarissa, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarissa, Todd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarissa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Todd forecast zone and Todd County — the most common reported hazard around Clarissa, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Jun 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Todd forecast zone and Todd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarissa get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Clarissa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Prairie weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 6.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Clarissa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 111 miles southeast. 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 Clarissa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 111 mi southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 139 mi east-northeast | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 148 mi northwest | 17,800 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 Clarissa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarissa, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 3, 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 Clarissa'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.
Clarissa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarissa, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 111 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarissa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarissa the lowest scan from KMPX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarissa 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 Clarissa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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