Akeley, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Akeley, Hubbard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Akeley?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the Hubbard forecast zone and Hubbard County — the most common reported hazard around Akeley, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (76 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (52 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms	92	Apr 2026	—
Damaging thunderstorm winds	76	Jul 2025	Jul 29, 2008 · $850,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	52	Jan 2026	Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage
High winds	10	Feb 2025	—
Blizzards	7	Mar 2025	—
Flooding	4	Apr 2013	Apr 28, 2013 · $5,000 damage
Flash flooding	4	Jul 2016	Jul 4, 2010 · $200,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	4	May 2018	Sep 4, 2014 · $300,000 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 Hubbard forecast zone and Hubbard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Akeley?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 119 miles east. 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 Akeley	View
KDLH Duluth, MN	119 mi east	12,600 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMVX Grand Forks, ND	127 mi west-northwest	13,900 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMPX Minneapolis, MN	159 mi south-southeast	19,900 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 Akeley

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Akeley, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 24, 2022, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 2, 1989.

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 Akeley'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.

Akeley radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Akeley, MN?

KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 119 miles east. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Akeley?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Akeley the lowest scan from KDLH is about 12,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Akeley 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 Akeley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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