Emmons, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emmons, Freeborn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emmons?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Freeborn forecast zone and Freeborn County — the most common reported hazard around Emmons, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Mar 2026 | Apr 10, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Aug 18, 2016 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 21 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | Sep 14, 2004 · $6.1 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 Freeborn forecast zone and Freeborn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emmons get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Emmons, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Mills weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.1 | 8.7 | 8.2 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 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 Emmons?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 93 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 Emmons | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 93 mi north | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 123 mi south | 13,300 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 Emmons
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 145 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emmons, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 17, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 22, 1997.
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 Emmons'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.
Emmons radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emmons, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 93 miles north. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emmons?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emmons the lowest scan from KMPX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Emmons 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 Emmons, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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