North Mankato, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Mankato, Nicollet County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Mankato?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 79 days in the Nicollet forecast zone and Nicollet County — the most common reported hazard around North Mankato, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and blizzards (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | May 2026 | Jul 20, 1998 · $12 million damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Mar 2019 | Mar 21, 2011 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jun 9, 2004 · $85,000 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 Nicollet forecast zone and Nicollet County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Mankato get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to North Mankato, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mankato weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 8.2 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 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 North Mankato?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 52 miles north-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 North Mankato | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 52 mi north-northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 140 mi west-southwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 144 mi east | 17,000 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 North Mankato
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Mankato, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1998, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 258 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1998.
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 North Mankato'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.
North Mankato radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Mankato, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 52 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Mankato?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Mankato the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Mankato 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 North Mankato, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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