Driscoll, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Driscoll, Burleigh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Driscoll?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Burleigh forecast zone and Burleigh County — the most common reported hazard around Driscoll, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2025 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 64 | Mar 2026 | Jan 14, 2021 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 33 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | Jan 29, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Sep 2025 | Aug 13, 2024 · $8.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Aug 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2024 | Jul 30, 2011 · $190,000 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 Burleigh forecast zone and Burleigh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Driscoll?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 30 miles west. 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 Driscoll | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 30 mi west | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 112 mi north-northwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 127 mi southeast | 13,900 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 Driscoll
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Driscoll, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 29, 1953, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 31, 1997.
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 Driscoll'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.
Driscoll radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Driscoll, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 30 miles west. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Driscoll?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Driscoll the lowest scan from KBIS is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Driscoll 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 Driscoll, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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