Cooperstown, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cooperstown, Griggs County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cooperstown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 79 days in the Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County — the most common reported hazard around Cooperstown, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and blizzards (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 79 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 74 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2006 · $9.1 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2011 | Apr 1, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 · $75,000 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 Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cooperstown get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Cooperstown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cooperstown weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Cooperstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 38 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 Cooperstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 38 mi east | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 132 mi west-southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 138 mi south | 15,900 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 Cooperstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cooperstown, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1971, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 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 Cooperstown'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.
Cooperstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cooperstown, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 38 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cooperstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cooperstown the lowest scan from KMVX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cooperstown 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 Cooperstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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