Red Lake Falls, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Lake Falls, Red Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Lake Falls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Red Lake forecast zone and Red Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Red Lake Falls, mostly in December and January. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (67 days) and blizzards (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 67 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Apr 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2009 | Apr 7, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million 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 Red Lake forecast zone and Red Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Lake Falls get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Red Lake Falls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Red Lake Falls weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 5.6 | 12.4 | 10.1 | 8.6 | 7.8 | 3.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Red Lake Falls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 55 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 Red Lake Falls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 55 mi west-southwest | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 196 mi south-southwest | 28,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 203 mi east-southeast | 30,100 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 Red Lake Falls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Lake Falls, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 10 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 6, 1957.
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 Red Lake Falls'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.
Red Lake Falls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Lake Falls, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 55 miles west-southwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 196 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Lake Falls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Lake Falls the lowest scan from KMVX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Lake Falls 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 Red Lake Falls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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