Harvey, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harvey, Wells County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harvey?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 61 days in the Wells forecast zone and Wells County — the most common reported hazard around Harvey, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (49 days) and blizzards (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 49 | Mar 2026 | Jan 31, 2009 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 47 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2022 | Sep 20, 2019 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Apr 1, 2009 · $2.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2023 | Nov 1, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Wells forecast zone and Wells County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Harvey?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 61 miles northwest. 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 Harvey | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 61 mi northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 80 mi south-southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 123 mi east | 13,200 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 Harvey
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harvey, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 30, 1958, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 28, 2018.
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 Harvey'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.
Harvey radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harvey, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 61 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harvey?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harvey the lowest scan from KMBX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Harvey 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 Harvey, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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