Fairmount, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairmount, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairmount?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Fairmount, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and blizzards (79 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 79 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | May 2024 | Apr 5, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2016 | Aug 12, 2008 · $330,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | — |
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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairmount get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Fairmount, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Rock Dam weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.7 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fairmount?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 97 miles west-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 Fairmount | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 97 mi west-southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 169 mi east-southeast | 22,100 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 Fairmount
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairmount, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on August 7, 2010, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 21, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on July 2, 2003.
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 Fairmount'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.
Fairmount radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairmount, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 97 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairmount?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairmount the lowest scan from KABR 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 Fairmount 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 Fairmount, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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