Walker, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walker, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the North Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Walker, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (73 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 73 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | Feb 24, 2018 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · $155,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2024 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Sep 1997 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2016 | — |
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 North Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Walker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 113 miles east. 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 Walker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 113 mi east | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 132 mi west-northwest | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 163 mi south-southeast | 20,700 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 Walker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walker, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1969, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 7, 2020, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 2, 1989.
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 Walker'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.
Walker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walker, MN?
KDLH (Duluth, MN), about 113 miles east. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walker the lowest scan from KDLH is about 11,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Walker 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 Walker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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