Grace City, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grace City, Foster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grace City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 60 days in the Foster forecast zone and Foster County — the most common reported hazard around Grace City, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (52 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 52 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 39 | Aug 2025 | Jun 25, 1999 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Aug 2011 | Aug 6, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2023 | Apr 1, 2009 · $555,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Foster forecast zone and Foster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grace City get?
A normal year brings about 60 inches of snow to Grace City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Henry 3W weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (14.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 8.8 | 14.3 | 11.4 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 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 Grace City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 69 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 Grace City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 69 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 112 mi west-northwest | 11,400 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 Grace City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grace City, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 23, 1968, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on July 21, 1969.
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 Grace City'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.
Grace City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grace City, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 69 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grace City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grace City the lowest scan from KMVX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grace City 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 Grace City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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