Dodge Center, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dodge Center, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dodge Center?
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 Dodge Center, 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 Dodge Center get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Dodge Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Byron 4North weather station 11.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.8 | 12.5 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dodge Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 67 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 Dodge Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 84 mi east | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 165 mi south-southwest | 21,200 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 Dodge Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dodge Center, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 29, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.
Hail: 351 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 Dodge Center'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.
Dodge Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dodge Center, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 67 miles north-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dodge Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dodge Center the lowest scan from KMPX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dodge Center 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 Dodge Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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