Winger, MN Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winger, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the East Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Winger, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Jun 2026 | Aug 8, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 66 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2024 | Aug 17, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Aug 2024 | Apr 1, 2006 · $932,000 damage |
| High winds | 13 | May 2022 | Aug 31, 1997 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | — |
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 East Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Winger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 62 miles west. 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 Winger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 62 mi west | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 184 mi east-southeast | 25,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 184 mi southwest | 25,500 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 Winger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winger, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 24, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on August 15, 1956.
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 Winger'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.
Winger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winger, MN?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 62 miles west. KDLH (Duluth, MN) is 184 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winger the lowest scan from KMVX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Winger 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 Winger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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