East Gull Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Gull Lake, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Gull Lake?
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 East Gull Lake, 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 East Gull Lake get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to East Gull Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brainerd weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 5.7 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 4.3 | 0.0 |
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 Gull Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 107 miles east-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 East Gull Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 107 mi east-northeast | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 160 mi west-northwest | 20,200 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 Gull Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Gull Lake, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 11, 1966, which passed about 16 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which passed about 3 miles north of town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 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 East Gull Lake'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 Gull Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Gull Lake, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 107 miles east-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Gull Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Gull Lake the lowest scan from KDLH is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for East Gull Lake 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 Gull Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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