Viking, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Viking, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Viking?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 83 days in the West Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Viking, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (77 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (73 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 83 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jun 2026 | May 5, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 73 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2024 | Apr 19, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Sep 2024 | Jul 4, 2020 · $275,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 West Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Viking?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 64 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 Viking | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 64 mi southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 205 mi west | 30,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 213 mi south-southwest | 32,500 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 Viking
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Viking, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on July 13, 1977, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 12, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 21, 1962.
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 Viking'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.
Viking radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Viking, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 64 miles southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 205 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Viking?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Viking the lowest scan from KMVX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Viking 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 Viking, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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