Burtrum, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burtrum, Todd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burtrum?
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 Burtrum, 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 Burtrum get?
A normal year brings about 54 inches of snow to Burtrum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Prairie weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 9.7 | 9.0 | 8.6 | 6.1 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Burtrum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 89 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 Burtrum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 89 mi southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 136 mi east-northeast | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 170 mi northwest | 22,200 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 Burtrum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burtrum, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1964, which passed about 15 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 12, 1971.
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 Burtrum'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.
Burtrum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burtrum, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 89 miles southeast. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burtrum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burtrum the lowest scan from KMPX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Burtrum 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 Burtrum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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