Granada, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Granada, Martin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Granada?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Martin forecast zone and Martin County — the most common reported hazard around Granada, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and blizzards (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2025 | Jul 7, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2010 | Sep 15, 2004 · $4.3 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 Martin forecast zone and Martin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Granada get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Granada, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winnebago weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 5.4 | 10.5 | 10.4 | 9.1 | 7.3 | 4.1 | 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 Granada?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 89 miles north-northeast. 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 Granada | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 89 mi north-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 119 mi west | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 139 mi south-southeast | 16,100 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 Granada
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Granada, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on August 1, 2006, which touched down about 21 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 17, 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 Granada'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.
Granada radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Granada, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 89 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Granada?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Granada the lowest scan from KMPX is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Granada 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 Granada, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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