Westbrook, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westbrook, Cottonwood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westbrook?
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 Westbrook, 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 Westbrook get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Westbrook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamberton Sw Rsch & Outreach C weather station 14.9 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 Westbrook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 72 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 Westbrook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 108 mi east-northeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 176 mi northwest | 23,500 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 Westbrook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westbrook, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F5 on June 13, 1968, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 28, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Westbrook'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.
Westbrook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westbrook, MN?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 72 miles west-southwest. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westbrook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westbrook the lowest scan from KFSD is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westbrook 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 Westbrook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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