Beach, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beach, Golden Valley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 70 days in the Golden Valley forecast zone and Golden Valley County — the most common reported hazard around Beach, mostly in March and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 70 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Sep 5, 2015 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Oct 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 33 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $1.6 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2006 | Aug 17, 2006 · $7,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 · $140,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2002 | — |
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 Golden Valley forecast zone and Golden Valley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beach get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wibaux 2 E weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.3 | 4.4 | 6.9 | 6.4 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 151 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 Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 151 mi northwest | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 154 mi east | 18,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 178 mi northeast | 24,100 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 Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beach, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 19, 1952, which passed about 6 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 27, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 8, 2002.
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 Beach'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.
Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beach, ND?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 151 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beach the lowest scan from KGGW is about 18,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Beach 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 Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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