Clifford, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clifford, Traill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clifford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 79 days in the Traill forecast zone and Traill County — the most common reported hazard around Clifford, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and blizzards (77 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 77 | Feb 2023 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 70 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | May 2022 | Apr 23, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Apr 2023 | Apr 17, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Apr 2022 | Sep 21, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | 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 Traill forecast zone and Traill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clifford get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Clifford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colgate weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 8.0 | 6.4 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 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 Clifford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 13 miles north-northeast. 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 Clifford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 13 mi north-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 139 mi south-southwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 163 mi west-southwest | 20,700 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 Clifford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clifford, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on June 17, 2010, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 17, 2001.
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 Clifford'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.
Clifford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clifford, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 13 miles north-northeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clifford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clifford the lowest scan from KMVX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clifford 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 Clifford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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