Hazelton, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hazelton, Emmons County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hazelton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Emmons forecast zone and Emmons County — the most common reported hazard around Hazelton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Apr 2026 | Jun 2, 2011 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 52 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · 1 death · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2025 | Feb 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $748,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Feb 1, 2021 · $40,000 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 Emmons forecast zone and Emmons County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hazelton get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Hazelton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hazelton 4Nw weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 6.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Hazelton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 30 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 Hazelton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 30 mi northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 115 mi southeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 135 mi north-northwest | 15,300 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 Hazelton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hazelton, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 29, 1953, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 153 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 13, 2010.
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 Hazelton'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.
Hazelton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hazelton, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 30 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hazelton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hazelton the lowest scan from KBIS is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hazelton 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 Hazelton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Bismarck, ND radar 32 mi
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