St. Croix Falls, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Croix Falls, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Croix Falls?
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 St. Croix Falls, 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 St. Croix Falls get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to St. Croix Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Croix Falls weather station 1.1 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 St. Croix Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 60 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 St. Croix Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 60 mi southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 101 mi north | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 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 St. Croix Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Croix Falls, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 15, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 198 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 St. Croix 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.
St. Croix Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Croix Falls, WI?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 60 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Croix Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Croix Falls the lowest scan from KMPX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Croix 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 St. Croix Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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