Nassau, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nassau, Lac qui Parle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nassau?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Lac Qui Parle forecast zone and Lac qui Parle County — the most common reported hazard around Nassau, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days) and blizzards (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 83 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Oct 8, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2023 | Mar 17, 2010 · $515,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Lac Qui Parle forecast zone and Lac qui Parle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nassau get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Nassau, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison Wwtp weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.5 | 9.9 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 7.7 | 5.8 | 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 Nassau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 100 miles west-northwest. 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 Nassau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 100 mi west-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 103 mi south | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 141 mi east | 16,500 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 Nassau
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nassau, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 3, 1959.
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 Nassau'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.
Nassau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nassau, MN?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 100 miles west-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nassau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nassau the lowest scan from KABR is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nassau 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 Nassau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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