Lake George, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake George, Hubbard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake George?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 92 days in the Hubbard forecast zone and Hubbard County — the most common reported hazard around Lake George, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (76 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 92 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jul 2025 | Jul 29, 2008 · $850,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 52 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2013 | Apr 28, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2016 | Jul 4, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2018 | Sep 4, 2014 · $300,000 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 Hubbard forecast zone and Hubbard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake George get?
A normal year brings about 52 inches of snow to Lake George, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Itasca Univ Of Minn weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 9.1 | 9.8 | 9.6 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 6.2 | 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 Lake George?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 113 miles west-northwest. 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 Lake George | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 132 mi east | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 175 mi south-southeast | 23,300 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 Lake George
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake George, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on June 6, 2008, which passed about 7 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2022, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 2, 1989.
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 Lake George'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.
Lake George radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake George, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 113 miles west-northwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake George?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake George the lowest scan from KMVX is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake George 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 Lake George, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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