Carrington, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carrington, Foster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carrington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 60 days in the Foster forecast zone and Foster County — the most common reported hazard around Carrington, 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 | 60 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 52 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Aug 2025 | Jun 25, 1999 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2011 | Aug 6, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 1, 2009 · $555,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Foster forecast zone and Foster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Carrington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 84 miles east. 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 Carrington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 84 mi east | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 90 mi west-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 103 mi northwest | 10,100 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 Carrington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carrington, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 1, 1952, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 1996.
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 Carrington'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.
Carrington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carrington, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 84 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carrington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carrington the lowest scan from KMVX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Carrington 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 Carrington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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