Green Isle, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Green Isle, Sibley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Green Isle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Sibley forecast zone and Sibley County — the most common reported hazard around Green Isle, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jul 2025 | May 24, 2016 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 21 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2024 | Jun 18, 2014 · $3.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Sibley forecast zone and Sibley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Green Isle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 24 miles east-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 Green Isle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 24 mi east-northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 151 mi east-southeast | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 155 mi west-southwest | 19,100 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 Green Isle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Green Isle, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 389 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 24, 2006.
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 Green Isle'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.
Green Isle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Green Isle, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 24 miles east-northeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Green Isle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Green Isle the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Green Isle 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 Green Isle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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