Haynes, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Haynes, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Haynes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 91 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Haynes, mostly in May and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 91 | May 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Sep 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Apr 2026 | Oct 4, 2013 · $2.7 million damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Mar 2023 | Jan 24, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $127,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Oct 2012 | Oct 17, 2012 · $4.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2000 | Jun 22, 1998 · $10,000 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Haynes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 98 miles northeast. 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 Haynes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 98 mi northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 129 mi south | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 183 mi north-northeast | 25,300 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 Haynes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Haynes, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on July 17, 1969, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 4, 1964.
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 Haynes'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.
Haynes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Haynes, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 98 miles northeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Haynes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Haynes the lowest scan from KBIS is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Haynes 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 Haynes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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