Hector, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hector, Renville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hector?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 81 days in the Renville forecast zone and Renville County — the most common reported hazard around Hector, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (38 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms81Mar 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds67Aug 2025Jun 24, 2003 · $10 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill38Jan 2026—
Blizzards37Feb 2026—
High winds14Mar 2026—
Flooding13Apr 2023Jul 3, 2018 · 1 death · $375,000 damage
Excessive heat13Aug 2023—
Flash flooding11Jun 2025Aug 17, 2017 · $325,000 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 Renville forecast zone and Renville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hector get?

A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Hector, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olivia 3E weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.13.89.46.68.76.72.40.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Hector?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 57 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HectorView
KMPX
Minneapolis, MN		57 mi east4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KFSD
Sioux Falls, SD		128 mi southwest14,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KARX
La Crosse, WI		185 mi east-southeast25,700 ftLimited — 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 Hector

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hector, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 19, 1951, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 6, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 273 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 25, 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 Hector'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.

Hector radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hector, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 57 miles east. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hector?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hector the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hector 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 Hector, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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