New Prague, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Prague, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Prague?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around New Prague, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jul 2025 | May 15, 1998 · $170 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $9.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2017 | Jul 13, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Prague get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to New Prague, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Montgomery weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 2.5 | 9.8 | 7.0 | 10.3 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 0.0 |
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 Prague?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 21 miles north. 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 Prague | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 21 mi north | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 170 mi west-southwest | 22,300 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 Prague
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Prague, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 538 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 24, 2006.
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 Prague'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 Prague radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Prague, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 21 miles north. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Prague?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Prague the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Prague 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 Prague, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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