Langdon, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Langdon, Cavalier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Langdon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 84 days in the Cavalier forecast zone and Cavalier County — the most common reported hazard around Langdon, mostly in January and February. Next come blizzards (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (67 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 84 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 75 | Jan 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 67 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 51 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2017 · $3.5 million damage |
| High winds | 31 | May 2026 | Oct 31, 1999 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Apr 2017 | Apr 28, 2013 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Sep 2024 | Jul 12, 1997 · $260,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 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 Cavalier forecast zone and Cavalier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Langdon get?
A normal year brings about 47 inches of snow to Langdon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Langdon Exp Farm weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 8.1 | 10.6 | 8.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Langdon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 98 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 Langdon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 98 mi south-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 117 mi west-southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 177 mi southwest | 23,700 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 Langdon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Langdon, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 6, 1999, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 19, 2003.
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 Langdon'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.
Langdon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Langdon, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 98 miles south-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Langdon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Langdon the lowest scan from KMVX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Langdon 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 Langdon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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