Finley, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Finley, Steele County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Finley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 80 days in the Steele forecast zone and Steele County — the most common reported hazard around Finley, mostly in December and March. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (75 days) and blizzards (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 80 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 70 | Apr 2023 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Aug 2025 | Jul 15, 2007 · $22 million damage |
| High winds | 21 | May 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2019 | Jun 12, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million 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 Steele forecast zone and Steele County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Finley get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Finley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cooperstown weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Finley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 24 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 Finley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 24 mi east | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 145 mi south | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 147 mi west-southwest | 17,500 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 Finley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Finley, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on August 26, 2007, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 297 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 17, 2001.
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 Finley'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.
Finley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Finley, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 24 miles east. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Finley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Finley the lowest scan from KMVX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Finley 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 Finley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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