Homer, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Homer, Winona County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Homer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Winona forecast zone and Winona County — the most common reported hazard around Homer, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | May 3, 2015 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jul 2024 | May 1, 2001 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2024 | Aug 18, 2007 · 5 deaths · $425,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2019 | May 30, 1998 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $75,000 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 Winona forecast zone and Winona County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Homer get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Homer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Trempealeau Dam 6 weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 2.3 | 8.8 | 7.4 | 10.1 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Homer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 22 miles 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 Homer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 22 mi southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 115 mi west-northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 167 mi east-southeast | 21,700 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 Homer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Homer, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 364 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 6, 2017.
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 Homer'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.
Homer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Homer, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 22 miles southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Homer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Homer the lowest scan from KARX is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Homer 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 Homer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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