Savage, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Savage, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Savage?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Savage, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jul 2025 | May 15, 1998 · $170 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 16 | Mar 2019 | Jun 18, 2014 · $9.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2017 | Jul 13, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2026 | — |
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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Savage get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Savage, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minneapolis/St Paul Ap weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.8 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 3.5 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Savage?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 12 miles west-northwest. 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 Savage | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 12 mi west-northwest | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 154 mi north-northeast | 19,000 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 Savage
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Savage, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 902 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 113 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 24, 2006.
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 Savage'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.
Savage radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Savage, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 12 miles west-northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Savage?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Savage the lowest scan from KMPX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Savage 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 Savage, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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