Storden, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Storden, Cottonwood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Storden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 54 days in the Cottonwood forecast zone and Cottonwood County — the most common reported hazard around Storden, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (51 days) and blizzards (40 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 | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jun 27, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 40 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2019 · $380,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Jan 22, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jul 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 · $21 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2022 | Sep 22, 2010 · $50,000 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 Cottonwood forecast zone and Cottonwood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Storden get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Storden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 5.9 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 7.9 | 4.9 | 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 Storden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 77 miles west-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 Storden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 77 mi west-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 179 mi south-southeast | 24,200 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 Storden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Storden, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on June 13, 1968, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 13, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 13, 1997.
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 Storden'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.
Storden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Storden, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 77 miles west-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Storden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Storden the lowest scan from KFSD is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Storden 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 Storden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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