Lake Lillian, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Lillian, Kandiyohi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Lillian?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Kandiyohi forecast zone and Kandiyohi County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Lillian, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2016 | — |
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 Kandiyohi forecast zone and Kandiyohi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Lillian get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Lake Lillian, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olivia 3E weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.8 | 9.4 | 6.6 | 8.7 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 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 Lake Lillian?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 65 miles east. 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 Lake Lillian | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 65 mi east | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 131 mi southwest | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 176 mi west-northwest | 23,500 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 Lake Lillian
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Lillian, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on July 11, 2008, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 254 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 9, 2022.
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 Lake Lillian'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.
Lake Lillian radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Lillian, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 65 miles east. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Lillian?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Lillian the lowest scan from KMPX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Lillian 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 Lake Lillian, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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