Trimont, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trimont, Martin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trimont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Martin forecast zone and Martin County — the most common reported hazard around Trimont, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and blizzards (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2025 | Jul 7, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2010 | Sep 15, 2004 · $4.3 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 Martin forecast zone and Martin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Trimont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 94 miles northeast. 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 Trimont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 101 mi west | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 149 mi south-southeast | 18,000 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 Trimont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trimont, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on August 1, 2006, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 5, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 263 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 26, 1998.
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 Trimont'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.
Trimont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trimont, MN?
KMPX (Minneapolis, MN), about 94 miles northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trimont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trimont the lowest scan from KMPX is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Trimont 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 Trimont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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