Tyler, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tyler, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tyler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Tyler, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Mar 2024 | Jan 29, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Aug 2025 | Jun 4, 2020 · $321,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 37 | May 2026 | Jan 21, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 35 | Mar 2026 | Mar 1, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $25 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tyler get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Tyler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tyler weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually March (8.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 8.3 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.2 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 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 Tyler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 56 miles south-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 Tyler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 56 mi south-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 133 mi east-northeast | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 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 Tyler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tyler, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on June 13, 1968, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 290 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 1986.
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 Tyler'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.
Tyler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tyler, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 56 miles south-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tyler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tyler the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tyler 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 Tyler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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