Kelliher, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kelliher, Beltrami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kelliher?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the North Beltrami forecast zone and Beltrami County — the most common reported hazard around Kelliher, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2025 | Jul 14, 2009 · 2 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 57 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jun 4, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2005 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | — |
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 North Beltrami forecast zone and Beltrami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kelliher?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 129 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 Kelliher | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 129 mi southeast | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 137 mi west | 15,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 218 mi south-southeast | 33,900 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 Kelliher
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kelliher, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 1, 1973, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 27, 1997.
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 Kelliher'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.
Kelliher radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kelliher, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 129 miles southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kelliher?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kelliher the lowest scan from KDLH is about 14,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kelliher 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 Kelliher, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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