Taylors Falls, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylors Falls, Chisago County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylors Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Chisago forecast zone and Chisago County — the most common reported hazard around Taylors Falls, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2025 | Jun 24, 2003 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2023 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Jun 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Oct 2005 | — |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Oct 2005 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Dec 2020 | — |
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 Chisago forecast zone and Chisago County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Taylors Falls get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Taylors Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Croix Falls weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 6.7 | 10.9 | 7.7 | 9.6 | 5.7 | 1.2 | 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 Taylors Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 58 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 Taylors Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 58 mi southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 131 mi southeast | 14,700 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 Taylors Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylors Falls, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 29, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 20, 2007.
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 Taylors Falls'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.
Taylors Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylors Falls, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 58 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taylors Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taylors Falls the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Taylors Falls 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 Taylors Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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