Fortuna, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fortuna, Divide County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fortuna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 49 days in the Divide forecast zone and Divide County — the most common reported hazard around Fortuna, mostly in November and March. Next come high winds (44 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Apr 18, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 44 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $80,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 31 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | — |
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 Divide forecast zone and Divide County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fortuna get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Fortuna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fortuna 1 W weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.3 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 3.4 | 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 Fortuna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 138 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 Fortuna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 138 mi east-southeast | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 139 mi west-southwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 204 mi southeast | 30,100 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 Fortuna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 11 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fortuna, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1950, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 22, 2012, which passed about 10 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 49 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 4, 2015.
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 Fortuna'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.
Fortuna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fortuna, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 138 miles east-southeast. KGGW (Glasgow, MT) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fortuna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fortuna the lowest scan from KMBX is about 15,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fortuna 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 Fortuna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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