Knox, ND Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Knox, Benson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Knox?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 82 days in the Benson forecast zone and Benson County — the most common reported hazard around Knox, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (74 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Extreme cold & wind chill82Jan 2026Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms74Feb 2026Nov 6, 2000 · $14,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds66Jun 2026Jun 19, 2005 · $6.5 million damage
Blizzards59Nov 2024Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage
Flooding44Jul 2020Sep 1, 1999 · $25 million damage
High winds37Feb 2025May 21, 2005 · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding17Sep 2019Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage
Ice storms & sleet3Feb 2009Apr 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 Benson forecast zone and Benson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Knox get?

A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Knox, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rugby weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
3.37.48.08.06.46.52.90.9

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Knox?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 54 miles west. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over KnoxView
KMBX
Minot AFB, ND		54 mi west3,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		120 mi south-southwest12,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMVX
Grand Forks, ND		123 mi east-southeast13,300 ftLimited — 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 Knox

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Knox, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 30, 1958, which passed about 21 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 17, 2020, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.

Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 2006.

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 Knox'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.

Knox radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Knox, ND?

KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 54 miles west. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Knox?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Knox the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Knox 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 Knox, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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