Holt, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holt, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the East Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Holt, mostly in July and June. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | May 5, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 72 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 27 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | May 2024 | Apr 1, 2006 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Sep 2024 | Jul 4, 2020 · $275,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | May 2022 | — |
| 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 East Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Holt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 74 miles 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 Holt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 74 mi southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 211 mi east-southeast | 32,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 215 mi west | 32,900 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 Holt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holt, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 11, 1980, which passed about 22 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 12, 2022, which touched down about 8 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 24, 2024.
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 Holt'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.
Holt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holt, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 74 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 211 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holt the lowest scan from KMVX is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holt 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 Holt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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