Bejou, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bejou, Mahnomen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bejou?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 81 days in the Mahnomen forecast zone and Mahnomen County — the most common reported hazard around Bejou, mostly in December and March. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (62 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 62 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Aug 2025 | May 17, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Feb 2023 | — |
| High winds | 13 | May 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2020 | Jun 19, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2010 | May 24, 2010 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2016 | — |
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 Mahnomen forecast zone and Mahnomen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bejou?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 63 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 Bejou | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 180 mi southwest | 24,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 182 mi east-southeast | 24,900 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 Bejou
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bejou, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 24, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 4, 1999.
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 Bejou'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.
Bejou radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bejou, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 63 miles west. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bejou?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bejou the lowest scan from KMVX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bejou 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 Bejou, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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