Dunseith, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dunseith, Rolette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dunseith?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Rolette forecast zone and Rolette County — the most common reported hazard around Dunseith, mostly in December and February. Next come blizzards (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Feb 2026 | Nov 6, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 44 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 37 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2009 | Jun 24, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Rolette forecast zone and Rolette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dunseith?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 47 miles southwest. 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 Dunseith | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 47 mi southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 145 mi south-southwest | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 154 mi southeast | 19,000 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 Dunseith
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dunseith, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on July 7, 2008, which passed about 7 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2020, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 14, 2018.
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 Dunseith'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.
Dunseith radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dunseith, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 47 miles southwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dunseith?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dunseith the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dunseith 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 Dunseith, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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