Gackle, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gackle, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gackle?
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 Gackle, 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 Gackle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 77 miles west. 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 Gackle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 77 mi west | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 106 mi northeast | 10,500 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 Gackle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gackle, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on August 11, 2002, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 31, 1997.
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 Gackle'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.
Gackle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gackle, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 77 miles west. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gackle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gackle the lowest scan from KBIS 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 Gackle 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 Gackle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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