Glenwood, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenwood, Pope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 67 days in the Pope forecast zone and Pope County — the most common reported hazard around Glenwood, mostly in March and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 28 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2013 | Apr 7, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | — |
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 Pope forecast zone and Pope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glenwood get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Glenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood 2Wnw weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 8.9 | 7.6 | 2.9 | 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 Glenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 105 miles east-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 Glenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 105 mi east-southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 147 mi west | 17,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 158 mi south-southwest | 19,800 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 Glenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenwood, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1964, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-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 Glenwood'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.
Glenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenwood, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 105 miles east-southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 147 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenwood the lowest scan from KMPX is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Glenwood 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 Glenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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