Minto, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minto, Walsh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 84 days in the Eastern Walsh County forecast zone and Walsh County — the most common reported hazard around Minto, mostly in January and December. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (71 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 84 | Jan 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 71 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jul 2, 2003 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 66 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2023 | Apr 27, 2013 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2020 | Jul 4, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 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 Eastern Walsh County forecast zone and Walsh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Minto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 53 miles south. 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 Minto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 53 mi south | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 161 mi west | 20,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 190 mi west-southwest | 26,800 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 Minto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minto, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 27, 1990.
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 Minto'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.
Minto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minto, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 53 miles south. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minto the lowest scan from KMVX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minto 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 Minto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Grafton, ND radar 9 mi
- Park River, ND radar 18 mi
- Grand Forks, ND radar 29 mi
- Larimore, ND radar 29 mi
- Cavalier, ND radar 36 mi
- Thompson, ND radar 38 mi
- Mayville, ND radar 55 mi
- Langdon, ND radar 56 mi