Dunn Center, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunn Center, Dunn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunn Center?
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 Dunn Center, 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 Dunn Center get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Dunn Center, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Killdeer weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.8 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Dunn Center?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 96 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 Dunn Center | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 109 mi northeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 195 mi west-northwest | 28,000 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 Dunn Center
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dunn Center, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on June 1, 2018, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 12, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on July 10, 2016.
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 Dunn Center'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.
Dunn Center radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunn Center, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 96 miles east-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dunn Center?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dunn Center the lowest scan from KBIS is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dunn Center 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 Dunn Center, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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