Springfield, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springfield, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Springfield, mostly in January and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and blizzards (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 1998 · $11 million damage |
| Blizzards | 35 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | Jan 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| High winds | 16 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2023 | Jun 18, 2014 · $850,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2016 | — |
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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Springfield get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Springfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springfield 1 Nw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 5.3 | 10.5 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Springfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 82 miles east-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 Springfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 82 mi east-northeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 98 mi west-southwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 185 mi south-southeast | 25,500 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 Springfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springfield, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1998, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 26, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Springfield'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.
Springfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springfield, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 82 miles east-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springfield the lowest scan from KMPX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Springfield 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 Springfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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