Bergen, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bergen, McHenry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bergen?
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 Bergen, 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.
How much snow does Bergen get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Bergen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Velva weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.8 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 3.1 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bergen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 28 miles north-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 Bergen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 28 mi north-northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 85 mi south | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 161 mi east | 20,400 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 Bergen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bergen, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 6, 1982, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 138 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 6, 2004.
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 Bergen'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.
Bergen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bergen, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 28 miles north-northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bergen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bergen the lowest scan from KMBX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bergen 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 Bergen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Velva, ND radar 11 mi
- Surrey, ND radar 25 mi
- Minot, ND radar 30 mi
- Burlington, ND radar 37 mi
- Harvey, ND radar 40 mi
- Garrison, ND radar 41 mi
- Rugby, ND radar 42 mi
- Washburn, ND radar 51 mi
- Bottineau, ND radar 58 mi