Douglas, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Douglas, Ward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Douglas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area forecast zone and Ward County — the most common reported hazard around Douglas, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2012 | Jun 22, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2009 | Jun 24, 2006 · $125,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | — |
| High winds | 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 Central and Southern Ward/Minot Area forecast zone and Ward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Douglas get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Douglas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Max weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 | 6.9 | 9.6 | 8.9 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 4.4 | 1.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Douglas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 47 miles 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 Douglas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 47 mi northeast | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 83 mi south-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 196 mi east | 28,100 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 Douglas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Douglas, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 5, 1956, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 24, 1983.
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 Douglas'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.
Douglas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Douglas, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 47 miles northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Douglas?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Douglas the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Douglas 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 Douglas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Burlington, ND radar 28 mi
- Minot, ND radar 28 mi
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- Surrey, ND radar 32 mi
- Hazen, ND radar 39 mi
- Beulah, ND radar 43 mi
- Washburn, ND radar 45 mi
- New Town, ND radar 47 mi
- Stanley, ND radar 52 mi