Sacred Heart, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sacred Heart, Renville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sacred Heart?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 81 days in the Renville forecast zone and Renville County — the most common reported hazard around Sacred Heart, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Aug 2025 | Jun 24, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 37 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2023 | Jul 3, 2018 · 1 death · $375,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 17, 2017 · $325,000 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 Renville forecast zone and Renville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sacred Heart get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Sacred Heart, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Granite Falls weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.6 | 11.1 | 9.4 | 11.7 | 7.9 | 3.9 | 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 Sacred Heart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 88 miles east. 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 Sacred Heart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 88 mi east | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 107 mi southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 156 mi west-northwest | 19,400 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 Sacred Heart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sacred Heart, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on July 25, 2000, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 9, 2022.
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 Sacred Heart'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.
Sacred Heart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sacred Heart, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 88 miles east. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sacred Heart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sacred Heart the lowest scan from KMPX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sacred Heart 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 Sacred Heart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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