Spring Valley, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Valley, Fillmore County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 82 days in the Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Valley, mostly in February and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (80 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 82 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Apr 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $90,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2024 | Aug 18, 2007 · $38 million damage |
| Blizzards | 16 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $8,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Dec 15, 2021 · $570,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $45,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2013 | Aug 19, 2007 · $12 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 Fillmore forecast zone and Fillmore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Valley get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Spring Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Meadow weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 11.0 | 10.8 | 8.5 | 2.9 | 0.5 |
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 Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 61 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 Spring Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 61 mi east | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 99 mi northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 151 mi south-southwest | 18,400 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 Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Valley, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 20, 1998.
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 Valley'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 Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Valley, MN?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 61 miles east. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Valley the lowest scan from KARX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Valley 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 Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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