Silver Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Silver Lake, McLeod County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Silver Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the McLeod forecast zone and McLeod County — the most common reported hazard around Silver Lake, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | May 2026 | Sep 19, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Aug 2016 | Jun 25, 2002 · $800,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Feb 2026 | Jan 26, 2014 · 1 death |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2023 | Mar 15, 2010 · $190,000 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 McLeod forecast zone and McLeod County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Silver Lake get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Silver Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dassel 3Se weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (11.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.9 | 9.4 | 5.6 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 5.1 | 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 Silver Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 31 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 Silver Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 31 mi east | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 155 mi southwest | 19,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 164 mi northeast | 21,100 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 Silver Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Silver Lake, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 23 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 407 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 1, 2011.
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 Silver 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.
Silver Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Silver Lake, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 31 miles east. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Silver Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Silver Lake the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Silver 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 Silver Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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