Minnesota City, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minnesota City, Winona County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minnesota City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Winona forecast zone and Winona County — the most common reported hazard around Minnesota City, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | May 3, 2015 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jul 2024 | May 1, 2001 · $2.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Aug 2024 | Aug 18, 2007 · 5 deaths · $425,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Sep 2019 | May 30, 1998 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $75,000 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 Winona forecast zone and Winona County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minnesota City get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Minnesota City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winona Dam 5 A weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 9.5 | 9.8 | 9.3 | 5.7 | 1.6 | 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 Minnesota City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 33 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 Minnesota City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 33 mi east-southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 104 mi west-northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMKX Milwaukee/Sullivan, WI | 178 mi east-southeast | 24,100 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 Minnesota City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minnesota City, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1953, which crossed near town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 25, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 313 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 3, 1973.
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 Minnesota City'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.
Minnesota City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minnesota City, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 33 miles east-southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minnesota City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minnesota City the lowest scan from KARX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minnesota City 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 Minnesota City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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