Clarkfield, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarkfield, Yellow Medicine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarkfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Yellow Medicine forecast zone and Yellow Medicine County — the most common reported hazard around Clarkfield, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and blizzards (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2020 · $1.8 million damage |
| Blizzards | 40 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Aug 4, 2001 · 5 deaths |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2019 | Mar 16, 2010 · $420,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2025 | Jun 18, 2014 · $5,000 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 Yellow Medicine forecast zone and Yellow Medicine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarkfield get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Clarkfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montevideo 1Sw weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 4.3 | 10.3 | 8.0 | 9.9 | 7.9 | 4.6 | 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 Clarkfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 95 miles south-southwest. 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 Clarkfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 110 mi east | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 135 mi west-northwest | 15,400 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 Clarkfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarkfield, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on July 25, 2000, which passed about 10 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 259 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 18, 1963.
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 Clarkfield'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.
Clarkfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarkfield, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 95 miles south-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarkfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarkfield the lowest scan from KFSD is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Clarkfield 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 Clarkfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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