West Concord, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Concord, Dodge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Concord?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 85 days in the Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County — the most common reported hazard around West Concord, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 85 | Mar 2026 | May 1, 2013 · $70,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jul 2025 | May 19, 1996 · $8.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2025 | Feb 23, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jul 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 · $1.9 million damage |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jun 2026 | Jul 17, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | Sep 23, 2010 · $2.0 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 Dodge forecast zone and Dodge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Concord get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to West Concord, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Byron 4North weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 2.8 | 12.5 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover West Concord?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 58 miles 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 West Concord | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 58 mi northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 88 mi east-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 172 mi south-southwest | 22,800 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 West Concord
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Concord, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 30, 1967, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 29, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north of town.
Hail: 367 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 13, 2024.
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 West Concord'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.
West Concord radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Concord, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 58 miles northwest. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Concord?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Concord the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Concord 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 West Concord, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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