Wolverton, MN Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Wolverton, Wilkin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Wolverton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 83 days in the Wilkin forecast zone and Wilkin County — the most common reported hazard around Wolverton, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (75 days) and blizzards (74 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms83Apr 2026Nov 27, 2005 · $1.3 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds75Jun 2026Jun 13, 2017 · $500,000 damage
Blizzards74Jan 2026—
Extreme cold & wind chill57Jan 2026Mar 8, 2003 · $21,000 damage
High winds31Mar 2026Jun 11, 2008 · $200,000 damage
Flash flooding29May 2022Aug 12, 2008 · $220,000 damage
Flooding24Apr 2023Apr 5, 1997 · $20 million damage
Ice storms & sleet4Dec 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 Wilkin forecast zone and Wilkin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Wolverton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 72 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WolvertonView
KMVX
Grand Forks, ND		72 mi north-northwest5,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KABR
Aberdeen, SD		111 mi southwest11,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		191 mi west27,100 ftLimited — 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 Wolverton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wolverton, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 20, 1957, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 18, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 2004.

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 Wolverton'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.

Wolverton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wolverton, MN?

KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 72 miles north-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wolverton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wolverton the lowest scan from KMVX is about 5,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Wolverton 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 Wolverton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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