Ostrander, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ostrander, Fillmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ostrander?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County — the most common reported hazard around Ostrander, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Apr 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $90,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2024 | Aug 18, 2007 · $38 million damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $8,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $570,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $45,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2013 | Aug 19, 2007 · $12 million 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 Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ostrander get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Ostrander, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Meadow weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 11.0 | 10.8 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ostrander?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 63 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 Ostrander | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 63 mi east-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 146 mi south-southwest | 17,400 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 Ostrander
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ostrander, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 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 Ostrander'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.
Ostrander radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ostrander, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 63 miles east-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ostrander?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ostrander the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ostrander 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 Ostrander, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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