Crosby, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crosby, Divide County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crosby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Divide forecast zone and Divide County — the most common reported hazard around Crosby, mostly in November and March. Next come high winds (44 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Apr 18, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 31 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | — |
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 Divide forecast zone and Divide County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crosby get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Crosby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crosby weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | 5.6 | 9.0 | 8.8 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 1.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Crosby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 117 miles east-southeast. 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 Crosby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 160 mi west-southwest | 20,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 189 mi southeast | 26,600 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 Crosby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crosby, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1950, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 21, 2012, which touched down about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 78 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 20, 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 Crosby'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.
Crosby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crosby, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 117 miles east-southeast. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crosby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crosby the lowest scan from KMBX is about 12,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Crosby 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 Crosby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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