Jamestown, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jamestown, Stutsman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jamestown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Stutsman forecast zone and Stutsman County — the most common reported hazard around Jamestown, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and blizzards (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2025 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Apr 2026 | Dec 30, 2006 · $70,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 50 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 47 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · $650,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Apr 1, 2009 · $502,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2010 | Jul 13, 2010 · $5,000 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 Stutsman forecast zone and Stutsman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jamestown get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Jamestown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown State Hosp weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 4.2 | 11.8 | 11.4 | 7.4 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jamestown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 77 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 Jamestown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 77 mi northeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 98 mi west | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 101 mi south | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Jamestown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jamestown, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 18, 2004, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 20, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles east of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 31, 1997.
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 Jamestown'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.
Jamestown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jamestown, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 77 miles northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jamestown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jamestown the lowest scan from KMVX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jamestown 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 Jamestown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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