Steen, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Steen, Rock County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Steen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Rock forecast zone and Rock County — the most common reported hazard around Steen, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Nov 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 3, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $6.8 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $13,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2018 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2024 | Jun 14, 2014 · $3.0 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 Rock forecast zone and Rock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Steen get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Steen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rock Rapids weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.6 | 8.4 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 5.6 | 3.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Steen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 24 miles west-northwest. 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 Steen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 24 mi west-northwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 152 mi south | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 162 mi northeast | 20,700 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 Steen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Steen, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 16, 1992, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 472 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1996.
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 Steen'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.
Steen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Steen, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 24 miles west-northwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Steen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Steen the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Steen 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 Steen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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