Ronneby, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Ronneby, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Ronneby?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 84 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Ronneby, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (34 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (28 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms84Dec 2025—
Damaging thunderstorm winds34Jun 2025Jul 1, 2011 · $1.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill28Jan 2026—
Excessive heat10Aug 2023—
High winds6Oct 2010—
Flooding6Mar 2010—
Flash flooding6Aug 2016Apr 7, 2001 · $3.0 million damage
Blizzards2Dec 2020Jan 17, 1996 · 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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Ronneby get?

A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Ronneby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milaca weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.1 in).

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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Ronneby?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 60 miles south-southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over RonnebyView
KMPX
Minneapolis, MN		60 mi south-southeast4,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDLH
Duluth, MN		112 mi northeast11,400 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KARX
La Crosse, WI		184 mi southeast25,300 ftLimited — 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 Ronneby

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ronneby, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on September 3, 1980, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 349 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 62 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 26, 2019.

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 Ronneby'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.

Ronneby radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ronneby, MN?

KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 60 miles south-southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Ronneby?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ronneby the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Ronneby 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 Ronneby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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