Round Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Round Lake, Nobles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Round Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 60 days in the Nobles forecast zone and Nobles County — the most common reported hazard around Round Lake, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Nov 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $25 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | May 11, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Jan 21, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 33 | Mar 2026 | Jan 4, 1997 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2024 | Jun 18, 2020 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $18 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 Nobles forecast zone and Nobles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Round Lake get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Round Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ocheyedan weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5.3 | 11.6 | 9.2 | 7.7 | 7.0 | 4.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Round Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 63 miles west. 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 Round Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 131 mi northeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 153 mi southeast | 18,800 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 Round Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Round Lake, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on June 25, 2010, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 28, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 329 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 28, 1986.
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 Round Lake'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.
Round Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Round Lake, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 63 miles west. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Round Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Round Lake the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Round Lake 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 Round Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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