Nett Lake, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nett Lake, St. Louis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nett Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the North St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County — the most common reported hazard around Nett Lake, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2021 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 1996 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 25 | Jul 2025 | Aug 18, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2024 | Jul 1, 2022 · $1.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2004 | — |
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 St. Louis forecast zone and St. Louis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Nett Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 97 miles south-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 Nett Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 201 mi west | 29,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 227 mi south | 36,200 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 Nett Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 6 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nett Lake. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an EF1 on July 17, 2019, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 26 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 1 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on August 22, 1995.
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 Nett Lake'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.
Nett Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nett Lake, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 97 miles south-southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 201 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nett Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nett Lake the lowest scan from KDLH is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nett Lake 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 Nett Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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