Mandaree, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mandaree, McKenzie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mandaree?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the McKenzie forecast zone and McKenzie County — the most common reported hazard around Mandaree, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 56 | May 2026 | Oct 31, 1999 · $7.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Mar 2024 | Apr 18, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 35 | Dec 2025 | Apr 12, 2022 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Mar 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Oct 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | 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 McKenzie forecast zone and McKenzie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mandaree get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Mandaree, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keene 3S weather station 14.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 3.1 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 2.7 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mandaree?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 96 miles east-northeast. 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 Mandaree | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 113 mi southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 184 mi west-northwest | 25,500 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 Mandaree
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 16 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mandaree, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on June 1, 2018, which passed about 14 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 1, 2018, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 4, 1996.
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 Mandaree'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.
Mandaree radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mandaree, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 96 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mandaree?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mandaree the lowest scan from KMBX is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mandaree 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 Mandaree, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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