Shakopee, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shakopee, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shakopee?
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 Shakopee, 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 Shakopee get?
A normal year brings about 55 inches of snow to Shakopee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chanhassen Wsfo weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.1 | 13.3 | 10.0 | 11.2 | 9.1 | 5.4 | 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 Shakopee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 7 miles 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 Shakopee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 7 mi northwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 155 mi north-northeast | 19,200 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 Shakopee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shakopee, 18 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-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 13 miles west of town.
Hail: 840 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 114 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 Shakopee'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.
Shakopee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shakopee, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 7 miles northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shakopee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shakopee the lowest scan from KMPX is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shakopee 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 Shakopee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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