Keewatin, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Keewatin, Itasca County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Keewatin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the South Itasca forecast zone and Itasca County — the most common reported hazard around Keewatin, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | Jan 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2025 | Aug 16, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Jun 8, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 2 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | 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 South Itasca forecast zone and Itasca County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Keewatin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 57 miles southeast. 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 Keewatin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 57 mi southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 178 mi south | 24,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 198 mi west | 28,800 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 Keewatin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 13 tornadoes within 25 miles of Keewatin, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 19, 2016, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 137 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 11, 1988.
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 Keewatin'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.
Keewatin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Keewatin, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 57 miles southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 178 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Keewatin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Keewatin the lowest scan from KDLH is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Keewatin 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 Keewatin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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