Chickamaw Beach, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chickamaw Beach, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chickamaw Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the South Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Chickamaw Beach, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Dec 2025 | Mar 26, 2018 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · $155,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 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 South Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chickamaw Beach get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Chickamaw Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pine Rvr Dam weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 4.1 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 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 Chickamaw Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 103 miles east. 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 Chickamaw Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 103 mi east | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 137 mi south-southeast | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 149 mi west-northwest | 17,900 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 Chickamaw Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chickamaw Beach, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 8 miles east-northeast of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 19, 2016.
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 Chickamaw Beach'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.
Chickamaw Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chickamaw Beach, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 103 miles east. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chickamaw Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chickamaw Beach the lowest scan from KDLH is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Chickamaw Beach 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 Chickamaw Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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