Lehr, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lehr, McIntosh County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lehr?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County — the most common reported hazard around Lehr, mostly in March and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and blizzards (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Jun 2026 | Sep 23, 2007 · $700,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 42 | Apr 2023 | Jan 25, 2010 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Feb 2025 | Jan 26, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $94,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2023 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 McIntosh forecast zone and McIntosh County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lehr?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 73 miles 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 Lehr | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 73 mi southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 75 mi west-northwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 129 mi northeast | 14,200 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 Lehr
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lehr, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 31, 1966, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 2, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 29, 2024.
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 Lehr'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.
Lehr radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lehr, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 73 miles southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lehr?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lehr the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lehr 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 Lehr, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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