Soudan, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Soudan, St. Louis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Soudan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the Central St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County — the most common reported hazard around Soudan, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (103 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 103 | Apr 2026 | Nov 11, 2021 · 2 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 76 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2024 | Jul 1, 2022 · $1.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2025 | May 12, 2025 · $13 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 Central St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Soudan get?
A normal year brings about 69 inches of snow to Soudan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tower 2S weather station 2.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 11.0 | 14.8 | 13.4 | 10.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Soudan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 67 miles south. 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 Soudan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 67 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 214 mi south-southwest | 32,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMQT Marquette, MI | 237 mi east-southeast | 39,100 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 Soudan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 14 tornadoes within 25 miles of Soudan, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and September. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2024, which touched down about 4 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 69 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 16, 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 Soudan'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.
Soudan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Soudan, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 67 miles south. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 214 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Soudan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Soudan the lowest scan from KDLH is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Soudan 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 Soudan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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