Loraine, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loraine, Renville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loraine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 62 days in the Renville forecast zone and Renville County — the most common reported hazard around Loraine, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (41 days) and blizzards (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 41 | May 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 39 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2, 2007 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 10, 1997 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2014 | May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million 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 Renville forecast zone and Renville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Loraine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 46 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 Loraine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 46 mi southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 150 mi south-southeast | 18,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 216 mi east-southeast | 33,400 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 Loraine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loraine, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and July. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1955, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2016, which touched down about 6 miles west of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on September 20, 2019.
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 Loraine'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.
Loraine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loraine, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 46 miles southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loraine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loraine the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Loraine 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 Loraine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Burlington, ND radar 43 mi
- Minot, ND radar 46 mi
- Surrey, ND radar 48 mi
- Bottineau, ND radar 51 mi
- Stanley, ND radar 54 mi