Hettinger, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hettinger, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hettinger?
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 Hettinger, 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 Hettinger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 104 miles east-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 Hettinger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 130 mi south | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 185 mi north-northeast | 25,600 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 Hettinger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hettinger, 1 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 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles north of town.
Hail: 230 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 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 Hettinger'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.
Hettinger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hettinger, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 104 miles east-northeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hettinger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hettinger the lowest scan from KBIS is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hettinger 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 Hettinger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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