Denham, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Denham, Pine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Denham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 88 days in the Pine forecast zone and Pine County — the most common reported hazard around Denham, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 88 | Apr 2026 | Dec 31, 2006 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2017 | Apr 6, 2001 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2020 | Aug 26, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Pine forecast zone and Pine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Denham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 48 miles northeast. 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 Denham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 48 mi northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 109 mi south-southwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 195 mi south-southeast | 28,000 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 Denham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Denham, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 30, 1968, which touched down about 13 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2024, which passed about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 13, 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 Denham'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.
Denham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Denham, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 48 miles northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Denham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Denham the lowest scan from KDLH is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Denham 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 Denham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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