Hendrum, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hendrum, Norman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hendrum?
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 Hendrum, 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.
How much snow does Hendrum get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Hendrum, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Georgetown 1 E weather station 12.9 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 Hendrum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 30 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 Hendrum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 30 mi northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 146 mi south-southwest | 17,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 189 mi west | 26,600 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 Hendrum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hendrum, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 28, 1975, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Hendrum'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.
Hendrum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hendrum, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 30 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hendrum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hendrum the lowest scan from KMVX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hendrum 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 Hendrum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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