Waverly, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Wright County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Wright forecast zone and Wright County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (84 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 1997 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 84 | Mar 2026 | Apr 16, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2016 | Jun 24, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2016 | Apr 24, 2016 · $500,000 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 Wright forecast zone and Wright County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo 2Ne weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 5.6 | 9.3 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 2.6 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 25 miles southeast. 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 25 mi southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 149 mi northeast | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 162 mi east-southeast | 20,500 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 516 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 1, 2011.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 25 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KMPX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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