Arnegard, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arnegard, McKenzie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arnegard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the McKenzie forecast zone and McKenzie County — the most common reported hazard around Arnegard, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 56 | May 2026 | Oct 31, 1999 · $7.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2024 | Apr 18, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 35 | Dec 2025 | Apr 12, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Mar 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Oct 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 McKenzie forecast zone and McKenzie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arnegard get?
A normal year brings about 50 inches of snow to Arnegard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Watford City weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.9 | 6.8 | 10.1 | 9.5 | 8.2 | 7.3 | 4.2 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Arnegard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 126 miles east-northeast. 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 Arnegard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 145 mi east-southeast | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 150 mi west-northwest | 18,100 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 Arnegard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arnegard, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on July 9, 2018, which touched down about 7 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 17, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 4, 1996.
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 Arnegard'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.
Arnegard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arnegard, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 126 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arnegard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arnegard the lowest scan from KMBX is about 13,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arnegard 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 Arnegard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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