Kingston, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Meeker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Meeker forecast zone and Meeker County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jul 2025 | Jun 11, 2001 · $13 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2023 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2011 | Apr 22, 2001 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2001 | — |
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 Meeker forecast zone and Meeker County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dassel 3Se weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.9 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 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 Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 43 miles east-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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 43 mi east-southeast | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 152 mi northeast | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 163 mi southwest | 20,800 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 19, 1951, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 29, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 378 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 1, 2011.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 43 miles east-southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KMPX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Dassel, MN radar 8 mi
- Watkins, MN radar 10 mi
- Cokato, MN radar 10 mi
- Annandale, MN radar 10 mi
- Litchfield, MN radar 12 mi
- Maple Lake, MN radar 15 mi
- Eden Valley, MN radar 15 mi
- Howard Lake, MN radar 15 mi
- St. Augusta, MN radar 19 mi
- Rockville, MN radar 19 mi