Borup, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Borup, Norman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Borup?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 85 days in the Norman forecast zone and Norman County — the most common reported hazard around Borup, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (76 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 85 | Jan 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $1.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 65 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| High winds | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2023 | Jun 9, 2002 · $39 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Apr 2022 | Jun 19, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2016 | 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 Norman forecast zone and Norman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Borup get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Borup, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Georgetown 1 E weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 3.5 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 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 Borup?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 45 miles west-northwest. 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 Borup | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 45 mi west-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 150 mi southwest | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 203 mi west | 29,900 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 Borup
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Borup, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 20, 1957, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 7, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 5, 1978.
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 Borup'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.
Borup radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Borup, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 45 miles west-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Borup?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Borup the lowest scan from KMVX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Borup 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 Borup, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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