Madison Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madison Lake, Blue Earth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madison Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 77 days in the Blue Earth forecast zone and Blue Earth County — the most common reported hazard around Madison Lake, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 77 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Aug 2025 | Sep 17, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 5, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 28 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 · $835,000 damage |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $2.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
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 Blue Earth forecast zone and Blue Earth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madison Lake get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Madison Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mankato weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 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 Madison Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 46 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 Madison Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 46 mi north-northeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 133 mi east | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 151 mi west-southwest | 18,400 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 Madison Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison Lake, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 25, 2010.
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 Madison Lake'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.
Madison Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madison Lake, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 46 miles north-northeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madison Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madison Lake the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Madison Lake 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 Madison Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Eagle Lake, MN radar 4 mi
- Janesville, MN radar 8 mi
- Mankato, MN radar 8 mi
- St. Peter, MN radar 11 mi
- North Mankato, MN radar 11 mi
- Waterville, MN radar 12 mi
- Le Center, MN radar 13 mi
- Waseca, MN radar 18 mi
- Morristown, MN radar 18 mi
- Le Sueur, MN radar 19 mi