Foley, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Foley, Benton 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 Foley?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 84 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Foley, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (28 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	84	Dec 2025	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	34	Jun 2025	Jul 1, 2011 · $1.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	28	Jan 2026	—
Excessive heat	10	Aug 2023	—
High winds	6	Oct 2010	—
Flooding	6	Mar 2010	—
Flash flooding	6	Aug 2016	Apr 7, 2001 · $3.0 million damage
Blizzards	2	Dec 2020	Jan 17, 1996 · 1 death

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

How much snow does Foley get?

A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Foley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Cloud Rgnl Ap weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
1.0	6.9	9.3	8.8	8.9	8.2	4.7	0.1

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

Which radars cover Foley?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 59 miles south-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 Foley	View
KMPX Minneapolis, MN	59 mi south-southeast	4,400 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDLH Duluth, MN	115 mi northeast	11,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KARX La Crosse, WI	184 mi southeast	25,500 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 Foley

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Foley, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on September 3, 1980, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 356 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 2019.

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 Foley'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.

Foley radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Foley, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 59 miles south-southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Foley?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Foley the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,400 ft up.

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

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