Hankinson, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hankinson, Richland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hankinson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Richland forecast zone and Richland County — the most common reported hazard around Hankinson, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (87 days) and blizzards (79 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 87 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 79 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 60 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | May 2024 | Apr 5, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2016 | Aug 12, 2008 · $330,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | — |
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 Richland forecast zone and Richland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hankinson get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Hankinson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Victor 4 N weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 6.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hankinson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 85 miles west-southwest. 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 Hankinson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 85 mi west-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 103 mi north-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 172 mi south | 22,700 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 Hankinson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hankinson, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on August 7, 2010, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 18, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1994.
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 Hankinson'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.
Hankinson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hankinson, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 85 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hankinson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hankinson the lowest scan from KABR is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hankinson 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 Hankinson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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