Bisbee, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bisbee, Towner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bisbee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 81 days in the Towner forecast zone and Towner County — the most common reported hazard around Bisbee, mostly in January and February. Next come blizzards (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 81 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 62 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 32 | Jun 2023 | Jun 28, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2025 | Oct 31, 1999 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2017 | Apr 1, 2006 · $294,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2016 | Aug 3, 2016 · $115,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 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 Towner forecast zone and Towner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bisbee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 70 miles west-southwest. 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 Bisbee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 70 mi west-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 122 mi southeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 143 mi south-southwest | 16,900 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 Bisbee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bisbee, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on July 7, 2008, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 2006.
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 Bisbee'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.
Bisbee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bisbee, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 70 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bisbee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bisbee the lowest scan from KMBX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bisbee 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 Bisbee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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