Roosevelt, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roosevelt, Roseau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roosevelt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 73 days in the Roseau forecast zone and Roseau County — the most common reported hazard around Roosevelt, mostly in December and March. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (71 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Dec 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 71 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Aug 2025 | Jul 26, 2010 · $1.2 million damage |
| Blizzards | 23 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 12 | May 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2023 | Jun 10, 2002 · $200 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million 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 Roseau forecast zone and Roseau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Roosevelt get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Roosevelt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Camp Norris Dnr weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 4.2 | 10.5 | 8.7 | 7.8 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Roosevelt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 135 miles 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 Roosevelt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 135 mi southwest | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 191 mi southeast | 27,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 265 mi west | 47,300 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 Roosevelt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roosevelt, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 5, 2006, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 22, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 82 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 5, 2006.
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 Roosevelt'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.
Roosevelt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roosevelt, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 135 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 191 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roosevelt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roosevelt the lowest scan from KMVX is about 15,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Roosevelt 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 Roosevelt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Warroad, MN radar 13 mi
- Roseau, MN radar 30 mi