Jud, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jud, LaMoure County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 63 days in the La Moure forecast zone and LaMoure County — the most common reported hazard around Jud, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (52 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Apr 2026 | Oct 10, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 52 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2022 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Mar 21, 1997 · 2 deaths · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2023 · $1.3 million 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 La Moure forecast zone and LaMoure County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Jud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 78 miles south-southeast. 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 Jud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 78 mi south-southeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 90 mi west-northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 101 mi northeast | 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 Jud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jud, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an EF3 on July 17, 2011, which passed about 13 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 15, 2024.
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 Jud'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.
Jud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jud, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 78 miles south-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jud the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jud 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 Jud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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