Jenkins, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jenkins, Crow Wing County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jenkins?
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 Jenkins, 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 Jenkins get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Jenkins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pine Rvr Dam weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 4.1 | 9.8 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 5.9 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jenkins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 101 miles east. 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 Jenkins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 101 mi east | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 153 mi west-northwest | 18,800 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 Jenkins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jenkins, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 10 miles north-northeast of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 244 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 Jenkins'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.
Jenkins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jenkins, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 101 miles east. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jenkins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jenkins the lowest scan from KDLH is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jenkins 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 Jenkins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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