Greenbush, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greenbush, Roseau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greenbush?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Roseau forecast zone and Roseau County — the most common reported hazard around Greenbush, mostly in December and March. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (71 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 71 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Aug 2025 | Jul 26, 2010 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 23 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 12 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Jun 10, 2002 · $200 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 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 Roseau forecast zone and Roseau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Greenbush?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 97 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 Greenbush | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 97 mi south-southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 215 mi west | 33,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 225 mi east-southeast | 35,700 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 Greenbush
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greenbush, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 27, 1997, which passed about 3 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 12, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 12, 2015.
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 Greenbush'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.
Greenbush radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greenbush, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 97 miles south-southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 215 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greenbush?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greenbush the lowest scan from KMVX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Greenbush 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 Greenbush, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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