East Grand Forks, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Grand Forks, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Grand Forks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the West Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around East Grand Forks, mostly in July and June. Next come blizzards (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (79 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 87 | Jan 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 73 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 31 | May 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2024 | Aug 17, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Aug 2024 | Apr 17, 1997 · $600 million 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 West Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Grand Forks get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to East Grand Forks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Forks Univ (Nws) weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 5.1 | 13.5 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 7.8 | 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 East Grand Forks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 31 miles south-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 East Grand Forks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 31 mi south-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 180 mi west-northwest | 24,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 183 mi south-southwest | 25,200 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 East Grand Forks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Grand Forks, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 302 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 6, 1957.
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 East Grand Forks'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.
East Grand Forks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Grand Forks, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 31 miles south-southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 180 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Grand Forks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Grand Forks the lowest scan from KMVX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Grand Forks 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 East Grand Forks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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