Flaxton, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Flaxton, Burke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Flaxton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 55 days in the Burke forecast zone and Burke County — the most common reported hazard around Flaxton, mostly in December and November. Next come high winds (44 days) and blizzards (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 24 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2006 | Aug 9, 2006 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2023 | Jun 28, 2014 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 Burke forecast zone and Burke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Flaxton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 78 miles east-southeast. 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 Flaxton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 165 mi south-southeast | 21,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 199 mi west-southwest | 29,100 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 Flaxton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 27 tornadoes within 25 miles of Flaxton, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1955, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 12, 2010, which touched down about 7 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 102 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-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 Flaxton'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.
Flaxton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Flaxton, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 78 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 165 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Flaxton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Flaxton the lowest scan from KMBX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Flaxton 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 Flaxton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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