Halstad, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Halstad, Norman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Halstad?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 85 days in the Norman forecast zone and Norman County — the most common reported hazard around Halstad, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (76 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Blizzards	85	Jan 2026	Apr 5, 1997 · $5.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	76	Apr 2026	Nov 27, 2005 · $1.3 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	66	Jun 2026	Jun 14, 2008 · $400,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	65	Jan 2026	Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage
High winds	26	Dec 2025	Jun 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage
Flooding	19	Apr 2023	Jun 9, 2002 · $39 million damage
Flash flooding	10	Apr 2022	Jun 19, 2000 · $1.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet	6	Dec 2016	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 Norman forecast zone and Norman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Halstad?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 26 miles west-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 Halstad	View
KMVX Grand Forks, ND	26 mi west-northwest	1,600 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KABR Aberdeen, SD	151 mi south-southwest	18,400 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBIS Bismarck, ND	190 mi west	26,700 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 Halstad

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Halstad, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on August 27, 2016, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 27, 1999.

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 Halstad'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.

Halstad radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Halstad, MN?

KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 26 miles west-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Halstad?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Halstad the lowest scan from KMVX is about 1,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Halstad 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 Halstad, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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