Long Prairie, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Long Prairie, Todd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Long Prairie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Todd forecast zone and Todd County — the most common reported hazard around Long Prairie, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Jun 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Todd forecast zone and Todd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Long Prairie get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Long Prairie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Prairie weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 6.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Long Prairie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 100 miles 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 Long Prairie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 100 mi southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 140 mi east-northeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 159 mi northwest | 19,900 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 Long Prairie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Long Prairie, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 13, 2001, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 3, 2024, which passed about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 3, 2024.
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 Long Prairie'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.
Long Prairie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Long Prairie, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 100 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Long Prairie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Long Prairie the lowest scan from KMPX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Long Prairie 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 Long Prairie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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