Osceola, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Osceola, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Osceola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 91 days in the Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Osceola, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 91 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 75 | Jun 2026 | Sep 12, 2005 · $4.1 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Sep 2015 | Sep 1, 2002 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 · $18,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Oct 2010 | Oct 26, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1996 | — |
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 Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Osceola get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Osceola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Croix Falls weather station 6.8 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 Osceola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 53 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 Osceola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 53 mi southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 127 mi southeast | 14,000 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 Osceola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Osceola, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1965, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 1, 2001.
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 Osceola'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.
Osceola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Osceola, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 53 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Osceola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Osceola the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Osceola 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 Osceola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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