Rock Creek, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rock Creek, Pine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rock Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 88 days in the Pine forecast zone and Pine County — the most common reported hazard around Rock Creek, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 88 | Apr 2026 | Dec 31, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2017 | Apr 6, 2001 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2020 | Aug 26, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Pine forecast zone and Pine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rock Creek get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Rock Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grantsburg weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8.1 | 11.9 | 10.8 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 3.5 | 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 Rock Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 71 miles south-southwest. 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 Rock Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 158 mi south-southeast | 19,800 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 Rock Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rock Creek, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 13, 1956.
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 Rock Creek'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.
Rock Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rock Creek, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 71 miles south-southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rock Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rock Creek the lowest scan from KMPX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rock Creek 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 Rock Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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