Spring Lake Park, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Lake Park, Anoka County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Lake Park?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 85 days in the Anoka forecast zone and Anoka County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Lake Park, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 85 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Sep 21, 2005 · $85 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Sep 21, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Aug 1, 2001 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2018 | Jul 5, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Oct 2010 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2001 | Apr 1, 2001 · 3 deaths · $200 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 Anoka forecast zone and Anoka County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Lake Park get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Spring Lake Park, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the U Of Mn St Paul weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (12.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 3.0 | 10.2 | 8.3 | 12.3 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 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 Spring Lake Park?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 24 miles southwest. 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 Lake Park | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 24 mi southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 129 mi north-northeast | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 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 Lake Park
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Lake Park, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 942 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 110 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 1, 2001.
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 Lake Park'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 Lake Park radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Lake Park, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 24 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Lake Park?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Lake Park the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Lake Park 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 Lake Park, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.