Havana, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Havana, Sargent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Havana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Sargent forecast zone and Sargent County — the most common reported hazard around Havana, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (71 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 71 | Nov 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 61 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2003 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2019 | Jun 24, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 · $100,000 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 Sargent forecast zone and Sargent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Havana get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Havana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Britton weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.1 | 9.8 | 8.3 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 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 Havana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 52 miles 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 Havana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 52 mi southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 110 mi north | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 160 mi west-northwest | 20,200 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 Havana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Havana, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 31, 1996, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 13, 2021, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 9, 1968.
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 Havana'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.
Havana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Havana, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 52 miles southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Havana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Havana the lowest scan from KABR is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Havana 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 Havana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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