Redby, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Redby, Beltrami County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Redby?
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 Redby, 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 Redby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 115 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 Redby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 115 mi west | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 218 mi south-southeast | 33,900 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 Redby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Redby, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 5, 1978, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 19, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 114 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 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 Redby'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.
Redby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Redby, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 115 miles west. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Redby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Redby the lowest scan from KMVX is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Redby 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 Redby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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