Le Sueur, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Le Sueur, Le Sueur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Le Sueur?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Le Sueur forecast zone and Le Sueur County — the most common reported hazard around Le Sueur, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days) and blizzards (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Jul 2025 | Jun 14, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 20 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $1.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2020 | Jun 19, 2014 · $500,000 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 Le Sueur forecast zone and Le Sueur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Le Sueur get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Le Sueur, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Peter weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 3.2 | 10.6 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 4.2 | 2.7 | 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 Le Sueur?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 31 miles north-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 Sueur | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 31 mi north-northeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 142 mi east-southeast | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 153 mi west-southwest | 18,800 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 Sueur
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Le Sueur, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 331 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 24, 2006.
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 Sueur'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 Sueur radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Le Sueur, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 31 miles north-northeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Le Sueur?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Le Sueur the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Le Sueur 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 Sueur, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Gaylord, MN radar 16 mi
- New Prague, MN radar 17 mi
- Jordan, MN radar 19 mi
- Madison Lake, MN radar 19 mi
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