Jessie, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jessie, Griggs County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jessie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 79 days in the Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County — the most common reported hazard around Jessie, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and blizzards (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 79 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 74 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2006 · $9.1 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2011 | Apr 1, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 · $75,000 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 Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jessie get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Jessie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cooperstown weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 9.7 | 8.4 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jessie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 42 miles east. 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 Jessie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 42 mi east | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 130 mi west-southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 135 mi west-northwest | 15,400 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 Jessie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jessie, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1971, which passed about 14 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 17, 2001.
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 Jessie'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.
Jessie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jessie, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 42 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jessie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jessie the lowest scan from KMVX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jessie 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 Jessie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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