Dassel, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Dassel, Meeker 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 Dassel?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Meeker forecast zone and Meeker County — the most common reported hazard around Dassel, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	80	Mar 2026	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	57	Jul 2025	Jun 11, 2001 · $13 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	27	Jan 2026	—
Excessive heat	12	Aug 2023	—
Blizzards	11	Mar 2023	—
High winds	9	Mar 2026	Oct 26, 2010 · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding	6	Jul 2011	Apr 22, 2001 · $300,000 damage
Flooding	4	Apr 2001	—

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 Meeker forecast zone and Meeker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Dassel get?

A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Dassel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dassel 3Se weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.4 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.7	2.9	9.4	5.6	11.4	6.0	5.1	0.0

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

Which radars cover Dassel?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 40 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 Dassel	View
KMPX Minneapolis, MN	40 mi east-southeast	2,700 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDLH Duluth, MN	158 mi northeast	19,700 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KFSD Sioux Falls, SD	158 mi southwest	19,700 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 Dassel

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dassel, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 19, 1951, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 29, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.

Hail: 367 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 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 Dassel'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.

Dassel radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Dassel, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 40 miles east-southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Dassel?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dassel the lowest scan from KMPX is about 2,700 ft up.

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

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