Vergas, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vergas, Otter Tail County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vergas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the West Otter Tail forecast zone and Otter Tail County — the most common reported hazard around Vergas, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (86 days) and blizzards (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Jun 18, 2001 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 86 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 60 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2020 | Jul 4, 2010 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | Jun 11, 2008 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Aug 2020 | May 27, 2012 · $105,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2002 | Jun 18, 2001 · $500,000 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 West Otter Tail forecast zone and Otter Tail County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vergas get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Vergas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Detroit Lakes 1 Nne weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.8 | 11.0 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 7.7 | 5.3 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Vergas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 94 miles northwest. 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 Vergas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 94 mi northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 150 mi west-southwest | 18,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 165 mi southeast | 21,100 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 Vergas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vergas, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 5, 1964, which touched down about 7 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 16, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 270 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 8, 2000.
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 Vergas'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.
Vergas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vergas, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 94 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vergas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vergas the lowest scan from KMVX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Vergas 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 Vergas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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