Amidon, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amidon, Slope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amidon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 85 days in the Slope forecast zone and Slope County — the most common reported hazard around Amidon, mostly in March and October. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and blizzards (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 85 | May 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Apr 2026 | Oct 4, 2013 · $7,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 33 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2017 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2012 | Aug 24, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | Jul 16, 2011 · $700,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Jun 2007 | Jun 6, 2007 · $100,000 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 Slope forecast zone and Slope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Amidon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 123 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 Amidon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 123 mi east | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 165 mi south | 21,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 175 mi northeast | 23,400 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 Amidon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amidon, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1975, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 27, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 183 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 17, 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 Amidon'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.
Amidon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amidon, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 123 miles east. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amidon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amidon the lowest scan from KBIS is about 13,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Amidon 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 Amidon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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