Fredonia, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fredonia, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fredonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Fredonia, mostly in March and December. Next come blizzards (42 days) and high winds (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 42 | Apr 2023 | Jan 15, 1997 · 2 deaths · $900,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Jun 2026 | Jun 22, 2016 · $1.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2018 | Jul 19, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $121,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Aug 2014 | Aug 16, 2014 · $350,000 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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fredonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 69 miles south-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 Fredonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 69 mi south-southeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 85 mi west-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 118 mi northeast | 12,300 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 Fredonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fredonia, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 19, 1974, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 7, 2023, which touched down about 6 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 24, 1998.
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 Fredonia'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.
Fredonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fredonia, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 69 miles south-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fredonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fredonia the lowest scan from KABR is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fredonia 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 Fredonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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