Henderson, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Henderson, Sibley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Henderson?
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 Henderson, 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.
How much snow does Henderson get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Henderson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montgomery weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.5 | 9.8 | 7.0 | 10.3 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 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 Henderson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 28 miles 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 Henderson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 28 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 143 mi east-southeast | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 154 mi west-southwest | 19,000 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 Henderson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Henderson, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 317 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 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 Henderson'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.
Henderson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Henderson, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 28 miles northeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Henderson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Henderson the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Henderson 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 Henderson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- New Prague, MN radar 17 mi
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- Montgomery, MN radar 17 mi