Berlin, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Berlin, LaMoure County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Berlin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 63 days in the La Moure forecast zone and LaMoure County — the most common reported hazard around Berlin, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (52 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Apr 2026 | Oct 10, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 52 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2022 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Mar 21, 1997 · 2 deaths · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2023 · $1.3 million 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 La Moure forecast zone and LaMoure County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Berlin get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Berlin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the La Moure weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (11.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 8.6 | 6.6 | 8.0 | 6.8 | 11.3 | 3.7 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Berlin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 64 miles south. 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 Berlin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 64 mi south | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 97 mi northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 111 mi west-northwest | 11,300 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 Berlin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Berlin, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 18, 2004, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 190 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 July 12, 1988.
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 Berlin'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.
Berlin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Berlin, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 64 miles south. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Berlin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Berlin the lowest scan from KABR is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Berlin 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 Berlin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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