Luverne, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Luverne, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Luverne?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Luverne, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (37 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms54Nov 2025Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds53Jun 2026Aug 3, 2004 · $2.0 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill37Dec 2025—
Flooding37Jun 2024Jun 1, 2019 · $6.8 million damage
High winds35Mar 2026Apr 5, 2000 · $13,000 damage
Blizzards27Mar 2026Apr 13, 2018 · 1 death
Excessive heat24Jun 2026Jul 15, 2011 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding15Jun 2024Jun 14, 2014 · $3.0 million 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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Luverne?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 26 miles west. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LuverneView
KFSD
Sioux Falls, SD		26 mi west1,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMPX
Minneapolis, MN		155 mi east-northeast19,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KOAX
Omaha, NE		161 mi south20,500 ftLimited — 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 Luverne

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Luverne, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 16, 1992, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.

Hail: 341 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 28, 1986.

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 Luverne'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.

Luverne radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Luverne, MN?

KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 26 miles west. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Luverne?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Luverne the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Luverne 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 Luverne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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