Northome, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Northome, Koochiching County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Northome?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 70 days in the Koochiching forecast zone and Koochiching County — the most common reported hazard around Northome, mostly in March and December. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (62 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 70 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 62 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jul 2025 | Jul 11, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 · $2.4 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2005 | Aug 16, 1998 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jul 2010 | — |
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 Koochiching forecast zone and Koochiching County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Northome?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 120 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 Northome | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 120 mi southeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 144 mi west | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 212 mi south | 32,200 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 Northome
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Northome, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and September. The strongest was an F2 on September 1, 1973, which passed about 20 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 27, 1997.
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 Northome'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.
Northome radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Northome, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 120 miles southeast. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Northome?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Northome the lowest scan from KDLH is about 12,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Northome 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 Northome, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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