Miltona, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Miltona, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Miltona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 75 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around Miltona, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2022 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 26 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Apr 2022 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2011 | Apr 7, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2003 | — |
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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Miltona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 118 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 Miltona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 118 mi southeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 140 mi northwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,300 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 Miltona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Miltona, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF4 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 17, 2010.
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 Miltona'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.
Miltona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Miltona, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 118 miles southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Miltona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Miltona the lowest scan from KMPX is about 12,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Miltona 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 Miltona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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