Edgerton, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edgerton, Pipestone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edgerton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 56 days in the Pipestone forecast zone and Pipestone County — the most common reported hazard around Edgerton, mostly in December and March. Next come flooding (52 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Mar 2024 | Apr 9, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $13 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Sep 2025 | Aug 28, 2021 · $76,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Apr 12, 1998 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 31 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2019 · $485,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2021 | Jun 16, 2014 · $100,000 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 Pipestone forecast zone and Pipestone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edgerton get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Edgerton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Wilson weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 4.0 | 9.1 | 7.8 | 10.0 | 9.2 | 5.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Edgerton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 36 miles west-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 Edgerton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 36 mi west-southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 144 mi east-northeast | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 157 mi northwest | 19,500 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 Edgerton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edgerton, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 16, 1992, which passed about 7 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 23, 2023, which touched down about 6 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 28, 1986.
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 Edgerton'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.
Edgerton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edgerton, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 36 miles west-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edgerton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edgerton the lowest scan from KFSD is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Edgerton 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 Edgerton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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