Deering, ND Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Deering, McHenry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Deering?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County — the most common reported hazard around Deering, mostly in December and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (43 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms68Feb 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds45Jun 2026Jul 7, 2020 · $850,000 damage
High winds43May 2026May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage
Blizzards41Dec 2025Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill39Feb 2025—
Flooding10Apr 2023May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage
Flash flooding6Jun 2011Jul 26, 2010 · $75,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet1Dec 2010—

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 McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Deering get?

A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Deering, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Minot Intl Ap weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (9.8 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.29.28.19.85.46.14.50.7

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Deering?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 9 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over DeeringView
KMBX
Minot AFB, ND		9 mi east400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		113 mi south11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMVX
Grand Forks, ND		183 mi east-southeast25,100 ftLimited — 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 Deering

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deering, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on August 2, 1960, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 18, 1995.

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 Deering'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.

Deering radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Deering, ND?

KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 9 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Deering?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deering the lowest scan from KMBX is about 400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Deering 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 Deering, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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