Kulm, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kulm, LaMoure County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kulm?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 63 days in the La Moure forecast zone and LaMoure County — the most common reported hazard around Kulm, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (52 days) and high winds (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Apr 2026 | Oct 10, 2018 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 52 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2022 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2023 | Mar 21, 1997 · 2 deaths · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2023 · $1.3 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 La Moure forecast zone and LaMoure County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kulm?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 64 miles south-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 Kulm | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 64 mi south-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 92 mi west-northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 114 mi northeast | 11,800 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 Kulm
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kulm, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 19, 1974, which touched down about 19 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 7, 2023, which touched down about 5 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 12, 1988.
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 Kulm'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.
Kulm radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kulm, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 64 miles south-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kulm?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kulm the lowest scan from KABR is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kulm 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 Kulm, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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