Ponemah, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ponemah, Beltrami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ponemah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the North Beltrami forecast zone and Beltrami County — the most common reported hazard around Ponemah, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (79 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Jun 2025 | Jul 14, 2009 · 2 deaths · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 57 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jul 2025 | Jun 4, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2014 | Jun 19, 2014 · $70,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2005 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | — |
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 Beltrami forecast zone and Beltrami County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Ponemah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 118 miles west-southwest. 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 Ponemah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 118 mi west-southwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 150 mi east-southeast | 18,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 229 mi south-southeast | 36,800 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 Ponemah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ponemah. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an EF1 on August 26, 2018, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 26, 2021, which touched down about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 71 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.50-inch hail on July 26, 2021.
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 Ponemah'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.
Ponemah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ponemah, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 118 miles west-southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ponemah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ponemah the lowest scan from KMVX 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 Ponemah 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 Ponemah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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