Laporte, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laporte, Hubbard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laporte?
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 Laporte, 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 Laporte get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Laporte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cass Lake weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 5.8 | 11.5 | 9.1 | 9.3 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 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 Laporte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 122 miles west. 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 Laporte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 122 mi west | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 173 mi south-southeast | 23,000 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 Laporte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laporte, 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 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2020, which passed about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Laporte'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.
Laporte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laporte, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 122 miles west. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laporte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laporte the lowest scan from KMVX is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Laporte 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 Laporte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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