Dodge, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dodge, Dunn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dodge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 62 days in the Dunn forecast zone and Dunn County — the most common reported hazard around Dodge, mostly in March and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 62 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | Sep 3, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 36 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2023 | Aug 15, 2014 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 · $35,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2006 | — |
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 Dunn forecast zone and Dunn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dodge get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Dodge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Zap weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 3.9 | 6.6 | 6.3 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dodge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 77 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 Dodge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 97 mi northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 215 mi west-northwest | 32,900 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 Dodge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dodge, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1956, which passed about 19 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 30, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on August 3, 1969.
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 Dodge'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.
Dodge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dodge, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 77 miles east-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dodge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dodge the lowest scan from KBIS is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dodge 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 Dodge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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