Badger, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Badger, Roseau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Badger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Roseau forecast zone and Roseau County — the most common reported hazard around Badger, mostly in December and March. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (71 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 71 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Aug 2025 | Jul 26, 2010 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 23 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 12 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Jun 10, 2002 · $200 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million 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 Roseau forecast zone and Roseau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Badger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 105 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 Badger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 105 mi southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 222 mi southeast | 34,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 223 mi west | 35,100 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 Badger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Badger, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 27, 1997, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 17, 2020, which touched down about 12 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 148 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 12, 2015.
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 Badger'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.
Badger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Badger, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 105 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 222 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Badger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Badger the lowest scan from KMVX is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Badger 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 Badger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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