Roseau, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roseau, Roseau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roseau?
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 Roseau, 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.
Which radars cover Roseau?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 116 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 Roseau | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 215 mi southeast | 33,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 235 mi west | 38,500 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 Roseau
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roseau, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 5, 2006, which passed about 20 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 24, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 12, 2015.
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 Roseau'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.
Roseau radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roseau, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 116 miles southwest. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 215 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Roseau?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Roseau the lowest scan from KMVX is about 12,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Roseau 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 Roseau, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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