Ironton, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ironton, Crow Wing County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ironton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Crow Wing forecast zone and Crow Wing County — the most common reported hazard around Ironton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (80 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | Sep 25, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Jan 2026 | Mar 7, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2020 | Jun 19, 2012 · $634,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2019 | Jul 13, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2022 | Jul 7, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 Crow Wing forecast zone and Crow Wing County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ironton get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Ironton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brainerd weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 5.7 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 4.3 | 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 Ironton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 89 miles east-northeast. 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 Ironton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 89 mi east-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 115 mi south | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 172 mi west-northwest | 22,800 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 Ironton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ironton, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 19, 2016.
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 Ironton'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.
Ironton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ironton, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 89 miles east-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ironton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ironton the lowest scan from KDLH is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ironton 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 Ironton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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