Fountain, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountain, Fillmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County — the most common reported hazard around Fountain, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Apr 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $90,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2024 | Aug 18, 2007 · $38 million damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $8,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $570,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $45,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2013 | Aug 19, 2007 · $12 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 Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fountain get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Fountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Preston weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.6 | 9.8 | 11.0 | 8.2 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 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 Fountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 47 miles east. 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 Fountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 47 mi east | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,300 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 Fountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountain, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 247 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 13, 2023.
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 Fountain'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.
Fountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountain, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 47 miles east. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountain the lowest scan from KARX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountain 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 Fountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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