Leonard, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leonard, Clearwater County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leonard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 89 days in the North Clearwater forecast zone and Clearwater County — the most common reported hazard around Leonard, mostly in December and March. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (58 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 89 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 58 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jul 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | Jun 22, 2002 · $350,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2013 | May 1, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2005 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2009 | — |
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 Clearwater forecast zone and Clearwater County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Leonard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 96 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 Leonard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 96 mi west | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 154 mi east-southeast | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 210 mi south-southeast | 31,700 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 Leonard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leonard, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 5, 1978, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2022, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 14, 2000.
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 Leonard'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.
Leonard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leonard, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 96 miles west. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leonard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leonard the lowest scan from KMVX is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Leonard 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 Leonard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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