Elysian, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elysian, Le Sueur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elysian?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Le Sueur forecast zone and Le Sueur County — the most common reported hazard around Elysian, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and blizzards (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Jul 2025 | Jun 14, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $1.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2020 | Jun 19, 2014 · $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 Le Sueur forecast zone and Le Sueur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elysian get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Elysian, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waseca S Rsch & Outreach Ctr weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 5.8 | 11.9 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Elysian?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 45 miles north. 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 Elysian | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 45 mi north | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 127 mi east | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 158 mi west-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 Elysian
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elysian, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 25, 2010.
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 Elysian'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.
Elysian radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elysian, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 45 miles north. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elysian?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elysian the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elysian 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 Elysian, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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