Glen Ullin, ND Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Glen Ullin, Morton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Glen Ullin?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Western Morton forecast zone and Morton County — the most common reported hazard around Glen Ullin, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (11 days) and flash flooding (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds127Jun 2026Jun 25, 1999 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage
Flooding11Apr 2023Jun 2, 2011 · $10 million damage
Flash flooding9Sep 2025Jun 15, 2009 · $1.8 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage2Aug 2014Aug 18, 1998 · $40,000 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 Western Morton forecast zone and Morton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Glen Ullin get?

A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Glen Ullin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hebron weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
2.56.67.75.26.27.44.00.8

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Glen Ullin?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 51 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Glen UllinView
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		51 mi east3,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMBX
Minot AFB, ND		118 mi north-northeast12,400 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KABR
Aberdeen, SD		189 mi east-southeast26,500 ftLimited — 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 Glen Ullin

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glen Ullin, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 18, 1990, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 30, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 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 Glen Ullin'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.

Glen Ullin radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Glen Ullin, ND?

KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 51 miles east. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Glen Ullin?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Glen Ullin the lowest scan from KBIS is about 3,600 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Glen Ullin 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 Glen Ullin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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