Glyndon, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glyndon, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glyndon?
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 Glyndon, 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 Glyndon get?
A normal year brings about 53 inches of snow to Glyndon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moorhead weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (12.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 8.0 | 10.8 | 12.2 | 7.7 | 9.3 | 4.0 | 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 Glyndon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 57 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 Glyndon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 57 mi northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 131 mi southwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 198 mi west | 28,700 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 Glyndon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glyndon, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 20, 1957, which crossed near town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 2004.
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 Glyndon'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.
Glyndon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glyndon, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 57 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glyndon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glyndon the lowest scan from KMVX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glyndon 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 Glyndon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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