Ivanhoe, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ivanhoe, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ivanhoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Ivanhoe, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Mar 2024 | Jan 29, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Aug 2025 | Jun 4, 2020 · $321,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 37 | May 2026 | Jan 21, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $25 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ivanhoe get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Ivanhoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tyler weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 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 Ivanhoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 65 miles south-southwest. 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 Ivanhoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,300 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 Ivanhoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ivanhoe, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on July 7, 1955, which passed about 3 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 1986.
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 Ivanhoe'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.
Ivanhoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ivanhoe, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 65 miles south-southwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ivanhoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ivanhoe the lowest scan from KFSD is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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