Epping, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Epping, Williams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Epping?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Williams forecast zone and Williams County — the most common reported hazard around Epping, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Sep 3, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 55 | May 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 31 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2014 | Mar 17, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 · $800,000 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 Williams forecast zone and Williams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Epping get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Epping, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williston Sloulin Intl Ap weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 6.3 | 10.4 | 11.2 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 3.7 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Epping?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 115 miles east. 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 Epping | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 115 mi east | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 150 mi west | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 160 mi southeast | 20,200 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 Epping
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Epping, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 11, 1974, which touched down about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 12, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles east of town.
Hail: 133 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 July 18, 2022.
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 Epping'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.
Epping radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Epping, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 115 miles east. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Epping?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Epping the lowest scan from KMBX is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Epping 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 Epping, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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