McGregor, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McGregor, Aitkin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McGregor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the South Aitkin forecast zone and Aitkin County — the most common reported hazard around McGregor, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (71 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jun 23, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2013 | Apr 6, 2001 · $675,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2020 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | 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 Aitkin forecast zone and Aitkin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover McGregor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 54 miles east-northeast. 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 McGregor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 54 mi east-northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 122 mi south | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 200 mi west-northwest | 29,200 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 McGregor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of McGregor, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 11, 1966, which passed about 11 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2024, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on August 31, 2018.
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 McGregor'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.
McGregor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McGregor, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 54 miles east-northeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McGregor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McGregor the lowest scan from KDLH is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McGregor 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 McGregor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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