Georgetown, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Georgetown, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Georgetown?
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 Georgetown, 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 Georgetown get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Georgetown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Georgetown 1 E weather station in town. 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 Georgetown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 40 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 Georgetown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 40 mi northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 136 mi southwest | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 188 mi west | 26,400 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 Georgetown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Georgetown, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 20, 1957, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 305 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Georgetown'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.
Georgetown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Georgetown, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 40 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Georgetown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Georgetown the lowest scan from KMVX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Georgetown 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 Georgetown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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