Grove City, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grove City, Meeker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grove City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Meeker forecast zone and Meeker County — the most common reported hazard around Grove City, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jun 11, 2001 · $13 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2023 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2011 | Apr 22, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2001 | — |
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 Meeker forecast zone and Meeker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Grove City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 58 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 Grove City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 58 mi east-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 148 mi southwest | 17,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 166 mi northeast | 21,500 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 Grove City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grove City, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 19, 1951, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 312 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 1, 2011.
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 Grove City'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.
Grove City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grove City, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 58 miles east-southeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grove City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grove City the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grove City 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 Grove City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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