Adams, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Adams, Walsh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Adams?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 78 days in the Western Walsh County forecast zone and Walsh County — the most common reported hazard around Adams, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 78 | 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 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 49 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | May 2023 | Apr 27, 2013 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Oct 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2020 | Jul 4, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | May 11, 2004 · $400,000 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 Western Walsh County forecast zone and Walsh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Adams get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Adams, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Adams 7 Ssw weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 6.0 | 8.9 | 5.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Adams?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 71 miles south-southeast. 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 Adams | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 128 mi west | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 169 mi southwest | 22,100 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 Adams
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Adams, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 6, 1999, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 19, 2003.
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 Adams'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.
Adams radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Adams, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 71 miles south-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Adams?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Adams the lowest scan from KMVX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Adams 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 Adams, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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