Le Roy, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Le Roy, Mower County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Le Roy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Mower forecast zone and Mower County — the most common reported hazard around Le Roy, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | Mar 11, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | Jun 27, 1998 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2019 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Sep 15, 2004 · 1 death · $525,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2000 · $1.7 million damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2025 | Jan 18, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Nov 10, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $35,000 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 Mower forecast zone and Mower County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Le Roy get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Le Roy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Meadow weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 11.0 | 10.8 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Le Roy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 69 miles east-northeast. 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 Le Roy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 69 mi east-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 106 mi north-northwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,800 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 Le Roy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Le Roy, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 8, 1993.
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 Le Roy'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.
Le Roy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Le Roy, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 69 miles east-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Le Roy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Le Roy the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Le Roy 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 Le Roy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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