Danvers, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danvers, Swift County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danvers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Swift forecast zone and Swift County — the most common reported hazard around Danvers, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (55 days) and blizzards (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 43 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Mar 2010 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jul 2006 | Apr 7, 2001 · $500,000 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 Swift forecast zone and Swift County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danvers get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Danvers, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Benson weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 5.7 | 8.4 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 7.1 | 4.2 | 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 Danvers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 111 miles east-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 Danvers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 111 mi east-southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 130 mi west | 14,400 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 Danvers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danvers, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 11, 2001, which passed about 7 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 3 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 28, 2021.
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 Danvers'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.
Danvers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danvers, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 111 miles east-southeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danvers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danvers 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 Danvers 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 Danvers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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