Hatton, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hatton, Traill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hatton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 79 days in the Traill forecast zone and Traill County — the most common reported hazard around Hatton, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (78 days) and blizzards (77 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 79 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 8, 2001 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 77 | Feb 2023 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 70 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | May 2022 | Apr 23, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Apr 2023 | Apr 17, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Apr 2022 | Sep 21, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | 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 Traill forecast zone and Traill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hatton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 10 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 Hatton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 10 mi southeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 157 mi south-southwest | 19,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 166 mi west-northwest | 21,400 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 Hatton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hatton, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on August 26, 2007, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 305 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 27, 2015.
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 Hatton'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.
Hatton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hatton, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 10 miles southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 157 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hatton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hatton the lowest scan from KMVX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hatton 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 Hatton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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