Spring Grove, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Grove, Houston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Houston forecast zone and Houston County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Grove, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jul 2025 | Apr 10, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jun 2024 | Jun 8, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2019 | Aug 18, 2007 · 1 death · $3.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $12,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Nov 10, 1998 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2021 | Aug 4, 2014 · $1.5 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 Houston forecast zone and Houston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Grove get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Spring Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Caledonia weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.8 | 10.1 | 10.4 | 10.6 | 7.4 | 3.2 | 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 Spring Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 29 miles northeast. 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 Spring Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 29 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 131 mi northwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,200 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 Spring Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Grove, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1965, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2025, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 25, 1965.
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 Spring Grove'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.
Spring Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Grove, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 29 miles northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Grove the lowest scan from KARX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Grove 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 Spring Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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