Anamoose, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Anamoose, McHenry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Anamoose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County — the most common reported hazard around Anamoose, mostly in December and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2020 · $850,000 damage |
| High winds | 43 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2011 | Jul 26, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Anamoose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 45 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Anamoose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 45 mi northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 81 mi south-southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 138 mi east | 15,900 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 Anamoose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Anamoose, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 30, 1958, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 28, 2018.
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 Anamoose'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.
Anamoose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Anamoose, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 45 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Anamoose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Anamoose the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Anamoose 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 Anamoose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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