Felton, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Felton, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Felton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 85 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Felton, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and blizzards (78 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 85 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $1.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jul 11, 2017 · $600,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 78 | Feb 2023 | Apr 5, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 61 | Jan 2026 | Dec 3, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 30 | Jun 2026 | Nov 1, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2023 | Jun 19, 2000 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2024 | Apr 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Felton get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Felton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Georgetown 1 E weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 3.5 | 10.2 | 7.9 | 7.5 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 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 Felton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 50 miles northwest. 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 Felton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 50 mi northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 144 mi southwest | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 202 mi west | 29,700 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 Felton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Felton, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 20, 1957, which passed about 14 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 5, 1978.
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 Felton'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.
Felton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Felton, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 50 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Felton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Felton the lowest scan from KMVX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Felton 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 Felton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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