Killdeer, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Killdeer, Dunn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Killdeer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 62 days in the Dunn forecast zone and Dunn County — the most common reported hazard around Killdeer, mostly in March and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 62 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $40,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | Sep 3, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 36 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2023 | Aug 15, 2014 · $2.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2018 | Jun 28, 2018 · $35,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2006 | — |
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 Dunn forecast zone and Dunn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Killdeer get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Killdeer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Killdeer weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 4.8 | 7.2 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Killdeer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 102 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 Killdeer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 112 mi northeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 189 mi west-northwest | 26,600 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 Killdeer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Killdeer, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on June 1, 2018, which passed about 9 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 12, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on July 10, 2016.
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 Killdeer'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.
Killdeer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Killdeer, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 102 miles east-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Killdeer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Killdeer the lowest scan from KBIS is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Killdeer 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 Killdeer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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