River Falls, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for River Falls, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits River Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 86 days in the Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around River Falls, mostly in February and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1996 · $3.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2020 | Aug 13, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2010 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
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 Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does River Falls get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to River Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Roberts Wwtp weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.3 | 13.7 | 8.1 | 12.6 | 6.9 | 4.7 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover River Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 46 miles west. 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 River Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 46 mi west | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 101 mi southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 138 mi north | 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 River Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of River Falls, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 405 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 19, 1988.
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 River Falls'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.
River Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to River Falls, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 46 miles west. KARX (La Crosse, WI) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in River Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over River Falls the lowest scan from KMPX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for River Falls 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 River Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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