Morris, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morris, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morris?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 66 days in the Stevens forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Morris, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (42 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2023 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 · $146,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Apr 7, 2001 · $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 Stevens forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Morris get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Morris, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morris W Cntrl Rsch & Outreach weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 5.2 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.0 | 6.9 | 4.5 | 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 Morris?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), 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 Morris | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 122 mi west | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 125 mi east-southeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 144 mi south-southwest | 17,000 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 Morris
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morris, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1964, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 31, 2024.
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 Morris'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.
Morris radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morris, MN?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 122 miles west. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morris?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morris the lowest scan from KABR is about 13,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Morris 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 Morris, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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