Meadowlands, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meadowlands, St. Louis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meadowlands?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the Central St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County — the most common reported hazard around Meadowlands, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (103 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 103 | Apr 2026 | Nov 11, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 76 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2024 | Jul 1, 2022 · $1.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2025 | May 12, 2025 · $13 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 Central St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Meadowlands get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Meadowlands, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Floodwood 3 Ne weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 8.0 | 13.5 | 10.5 | 8.5 | 6.8 | 6.6 | 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 Meadowlands?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 30 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 Meadowlands | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 30 mi east-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 159 mi south-southwest | 19,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 218 mi west | 33,700 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 Meadowlands
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meadowlands, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 11, 1966, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 19, 2024, which passed about 12 miles east of town.
Hail: 72 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on September 16, 2021.
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 Meadowlands'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.
Meadowlands radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meadowlands, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 30 miles east-southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 159 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Meadowlands?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meadowlands the lowest scan from KDLH is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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