Jeffers, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jeffers, Cottonwood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jeffers?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Cottonwood forecast zone and Cottonwood County — the most common reported hazard around Jeffers, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and blizzards (40 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 | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 40 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2019 · $380,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jul 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 · $21 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2022 | Sep 22, 2010 · $50,000 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 Cottonwood forecast zone and Cottonwood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jeffers get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Jeffers, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Windom weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.2 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 7.3 | 4.2 | 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 Jeffers?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 83 miles west-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 Jeffers | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 83 mi west-southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 97 mi northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 177 mi south-southeast | 23,800 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 Jeffers
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jeffers, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1998, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Jeffers'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.
Jeffers radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jeffers, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 83 miles west-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jeffers?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jeffers the lowest scan from KFSD is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jeffers 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 Jeffers, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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