Linton, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Linton, Emmons County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Linton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Emmons forecast zone and Emmons County — the most common reported hazard around Linton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Apr 2026 | Jun 2, 2011 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 52 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · 1 death · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2025 | Feb 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $748,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Feb 1, 2021 · $40,000 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 Emmons forecast zone and Emmons County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Linton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 43 miles northwest. 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 Linton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 43 mi northwest | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 150 mi north | 18,100 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 Linton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Linton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 29, 1953, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 13, 2010.
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 Linton'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.
Linton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Linton, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 43 miles northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Linton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Linton the lowest scan from KBIS is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Linton 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 Linton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lincoln, ND radar 41 mi
- Bismarck, ND radar 46 mi
- Mandan, ND radar 50 mi