Litchfield, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Litchfield, Meeker County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Litchfield?
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 Litchfield, 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 Litchfield get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Litchfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dassel 3Se weather station 13.3 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 Litchfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 51 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 Litchfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 51 mi east-southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 152 mi southwest | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 163 mi northeast | 20,700 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 Litchfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Litchfield, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. 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 July 25, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 316 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 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 Litchfield'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.
Litchfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Litchfield, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 51 miles east-southeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Litchfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Litchfield the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Litchfield 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 Litchfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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