New Auburn, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Auburn, Sibley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Auburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Sibley forecast zone and Sibley County — the most common reported hazard around New Auburn, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jul 2025 | May 24, 2016 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 21 | Mar 2026 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2024 | Jun 18, 2014 · $3.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Sibley forecast zone and Sibley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Auburn get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to New Auburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brownton Wwtp weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.6 | 12.2 | 6.9 | 11.8 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 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 New Auburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 35 miles east-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 New Auburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 35 mi east-northeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 145 mi west-southwest | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 162 mi east-southeast | 20,500 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 New Auburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Auburn, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 25 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 328 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 9, 2017.
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 New Auburn'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.
New Auburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Auburn, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 35 miles east-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Auburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Auburn the lowest scan from KMPX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Auburn 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 New Auburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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