Jasper, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jasper, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jasper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Jasper, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Nov 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $6.8 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $13,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2024 | Jun 14, 2014 · $3.0 million 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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jasper get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Jasper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pipestone weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 6.0 | 8.8 | 5.7 | 4.0 | 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 Jasper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 24 miles 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 Jasper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 24 mi southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 149 mi northwest | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 156 mi east-northeast | 19,400 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 Jasper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jasper, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 16, 1992, which passed about 19 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 23, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 318 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 4, 1968.
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 Jasper'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.
Jasper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jasper, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 24 miles southwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jasper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jasper the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jasper 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 Jasper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Pipestone, MN radar 11 mi
- Edgerton, MN radar 14 mi
- Luverne, MN radar 16 mi
- Adrian, MN radar 28 mi
- Tyler, MN radar 32 mi
- Slayton, MN radar 33 mi
- Fulda, MN radar 40 mi
- Worthington, MN radar 43 mi
- Tracy, MN radar 47 mi
- Marshall, MN radar 51 mi