Maynard, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maynard, Chippewa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maynard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Chippewa forecast zone and Chippewa County — the most common reported hazard around Maynard, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and blizzards (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Aug 2025 | May 12, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2025 | Jan 12, 2009 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Mar 17, 2010 · $345,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2014 | Apr 7, 2001 · $300,000 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 Chippewa forecast zone and Chippewa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maynard get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Maynard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Granite Falls weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.6 | 11.1 | 9.4 | 11.7 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Maynard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 93 miles east. 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 Maynard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 93 mi east | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 110 mi southwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 148 mi west-northwest | 17,800 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 Maynard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maynard, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 25, 2000, which passed about 7 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 9, 2022.
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 Maynard'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.
Maynard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maynard, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 93 miles east. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maynard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maynard the lowest scan from KMPX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Maynard 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 Maynard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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