Gladstone, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gladstone, Stark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gladstone?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 85 days in the Stark forecast zone and Stark County — the most common reported hazard around Gladstone, mostly in March and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 85 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $55,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 33 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2022 | Jul 3, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 · $725,000 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 Stark forecast zone and Stark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gladstone get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Gladstone, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Taylor 7 Nnw weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 3.7 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 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 Gladstone?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 86 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 Gladstone | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 86 mi east | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 133 mi northeast | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 189 mi south | 26,600 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 Gladstone
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gladstone, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on July 8, 2009, which touched down about 9 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 17, 1983.
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 Gladstone'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.
Gladstone radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gladstone, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 86 miles east. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gladstone?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gladstone the lowest scan from KBIS is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gladstone 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 Gladstone, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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