Kramer, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kramer, Bottineau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kramer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 64 days in the Bottineau forecast zone and Bottineau County — the most common reported hazard around Kramer, mostly in December and January. Next come blizzards (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 44 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Feb 2025 | Jun 3, 1998 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2016 · $5.3 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2014 | Jun 6, 2013 · $525,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2009 | Jun 1, 2005 · $625,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 Bottineau forecast zone and Bottineau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kramer get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Kramer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Upham 3 N weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 8.0 | 10.6 | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kramer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 22 miles south-southwest. 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 Kramer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 22 mi south-southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 133 mi south | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 176 mi east-southeast | 23,500 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 Kramer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kramer, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 26, 1986, which passed about 11 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 17, 2022, which touched down about 13 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 14, 2018.
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 Kramer'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.
Kramer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kramer, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 22 miles south-southwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kramer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kramer the lowest scan from KMBX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kramer 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 Kramer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Bottineau, ND radar 15 mi
- Surrey, ND radar 36 mi
- Rugby, ND radar 40 mi
- Minot, ND radar 41 mi
- Burlington, ND radar 44 mi
- Velva, ND radar 45 mi
- Rolla, ND radar 51 mi