East Fairview, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Fairview, McKenzie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Fairview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the McKenzie forecast zone and McKenzie County — the most common reported hazard around East Fairview, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 56 | May 2026 | Oct 31, 1999 · $7.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2024 | Apr 18, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 35 | Dec 2025 | Apr 12, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Mar 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Oct 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 · $12 million 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 McKenzie forecast zone and McKenzie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Fairview get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to East Fairview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sidney weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 3.0 | 7.9 | 7.0 | 5.6 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover East Fairview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 122 miles west-northwest. 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 East Fairview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 151 mi east-northeast | 18,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 171 mi east-southeast | 22,400 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 East Fairview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 15 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Fairview, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 1, 1952, which passed about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 10, 2021, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1964.
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 East Fairview'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.
East Fairview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Fairview, ND?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 122 miles west-northwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 151 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Fairview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Fairview the lowest scan from KGGW is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for East Fairview 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 East Fairview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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