Brooks, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brooks, Red Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brooks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Red Lake forecast zone and Red Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Brooks, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (67 days) and blizzards (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 67 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Apr 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2009 | Apr 7, 2001 · $500,000 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 Red Lake forecast zone and Red Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brooks get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Brooks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Red Lake Falls weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 5.6 | 12.4 | 10.1 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Brooks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 65 miles west-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 Brooks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 190 mi east-southeast | 26,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 199 mi southwest | 29,000 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 Brooks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brooks, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 4 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 15, 1956.
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 Brooks'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.
Brooks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brooks, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 65 miles west-southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 190 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brooks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brooks the lowest scan from KMVX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brooks 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 Brooks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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