Hampden, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hampden, Ramsey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hampden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 81 days in the Ramsey forecast zone and Ramsey County — the most common reported hazard around Hampden, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (76 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 81 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Feb 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Aug 11, 2000 · $10 million damage |
| Blizzards | 61 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 45 | Aug 2011 | Sep 1, 1999 · $75 million damage |
| High winds | 39 | May 2026 | Nov 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Sep 2025 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million 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 Ramsey forecast zone and Ramsey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hampden get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Hampden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edmore 4Nw weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 5.7 | 9.3 | 6.9 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hampden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 93 miles 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 Hampden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 102 mi west | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 157 mi southwest | 19,500 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 Hampden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hampden, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on June 21, 1971, which passed about 8 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 19, 2003.
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 Hampden'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.
Hampden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hampden, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 93 miles southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hampden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hampden the lowest scan from KMVX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hampden 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 Hampden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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