Cando, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cando, Towner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cando?
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 Cando, 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 Cando?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 76 miles west. 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 Cando | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 76 mi west | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 139 mi south-southwest | 16,100 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 Cando
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cando, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on August 3, 2016, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Cando'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.
Cando radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cando, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 76 miles west. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cando?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cando the lowest scan from KMBX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cando 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 Cando, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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