Kathryn, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kathryn, Barnes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kathryn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Barnes forecast zone and Barnes County — the most common reported hazard around Kathryn, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (81 days) and blizzards (77 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 77 | Feb 2024 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 69 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jun 20, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2011 | Jun 17, 2007 · $3.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 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 Barnes forecast zone and Barnes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kathryn get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Kathryn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Litchville 2Nw weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.9 | 11.2 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 7.6 | 3.7 | 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 Kathryn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 66 miles north-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 Kathryn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 66 mi north-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 87 mi south-southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 132 mi west | 14,800 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 Kathryn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kathryn, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF5 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 271 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 24, 1991.
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 Kathryn'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.
Kathryn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kathryn, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 66 miles north-northeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kathryn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kathryn the lowest scan from KMVX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kathryn 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 Kathryn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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