Norwood Young America, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norwood Young America, Carver County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norwood Young America?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 97 days in the Carver forecast zone and Carver County — the most common reported hazard around Norwood Young America, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 97 | Mar 2026 | Dec 23, 1996 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jul 2025 | May 30, 1998 · $9.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2019 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $9.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2018 | Jun 23, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Dec 2020 | — |
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 Carver forecast zone and Carver County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Norwood Young America get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Norwood Young America, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chaska 2Nw weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (16.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 3.5 | 16.6 | 7.8 | 11.4 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 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 Norwood Young America?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 18 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 Norwood Young America | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 18 mi east-northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 162 mi west-southwest | 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 Norwood Young America
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norwood Young America, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 8 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 4, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 486 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 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 Norwood Young America'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.
Norwood Young America radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norwood Young America, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 18 miles east-northeast. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Norwood Young America?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norwood Young America the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Norwood Young America 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 Norwood Young America, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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