Hinckley, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hinckley, Pine 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 Hinckley?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 88 days in the Pine forecast zone and Pine County — the most common reported hazard around Hinckley, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms88Apr 2026Dec 31, 2006 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds58Jun 2026Jul 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill21Jan 2026—
Flash flooding10Sep 2019—
Ice storms & sleet5Apr 2023—
Flooding4Oct 2017Apr 6, 2001 · $1.4 million damage
Excessive heat2Jul 2016—
Lightning casualties & damage2Aug 2020Aug 26, 2013 · 1 death

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 Pine forecast zone and Pine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hinckley get?

A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Hinckley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hinckley weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually November (8.8 in).

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

Which radars cover Hinckley?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 66 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HinckleyView
KDLH
Duluth, MN		66 mi north-northeast5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMPX
Minneapolis, MN		86 mi south-southwest7,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KARX
La Crosse, WI		173 mi south-southeast23,000 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 Hinckley

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hinckley, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2022, which crossed near town.

Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 13, 1956.

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 Hinckley'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.

Hinckley radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hinckley, MN?

KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 66 miles north-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hinckley?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hinckley the lowest scan from KDLH is about 5,200 ft up.

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

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