Kenmare, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kenmare, Ward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kenmare?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Northwest Ward forecast zone and Ward County — the most common reported hazard around Kenmare, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (13 days) and flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2012 | Jun 22, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $100 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2009 | Jun 24, 2006 · $125,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | May 2026 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | May 2026 | — |
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 Northwest Ward forecast zone and Ward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kenmare?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 59 miles east-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 Kenmare | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 59 mi east-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 211 mi west | 32,000 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 Kenmare
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kenmare, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1955, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2016, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 20, 2019.
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 Kenmare'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.
Kenmare radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kenmare, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 59 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Kenmare?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Kenmare the lowest scan from KMBX is about 4,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Kenmare 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 Kenmare, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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