Bertha, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bertha, Todd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bertha?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Todd forecast zone and Todd County — the most common reported hazard around Bertha, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2018 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Jun 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2009 | — |
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 Todd forecast zone and Todd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bertha get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to Bertha, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wadena 3 S weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 7.5 | 8.7 | 12.2 | 7.9 | 8.9 | 4.5 | 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 Bertha?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 122 miles southeast. 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 Bertha | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 122 mi southeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 138 mi northwest | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 141 mi east-northeast | 16,500 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 Bertha
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bertha, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF4 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 3, 2024.
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 Bertha'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.
Bertha radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bertha, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 122 miles southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bertha?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bertha the lowest scan from KMPX is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bertha 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 Bertha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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