Maxbass, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maxbass, Bottineau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maxbass?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 64 days in the Bottineau forecast zone and Bottineau County — the most common reported hazard around Maxbass, mostly in December and January. Next come blizzards (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 64 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 44 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Feb 2025 | Jun 3, 1998 · $75,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2016 · $5.3 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2014 | Jun 6, 2013 · $525,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2009 | Jun 1, 2005 · $625,000 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 Bottineau forecast zone and Bottineau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Maxbass?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 26 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 Maxbass | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 26 mi south-southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 136 mi south | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 194 mi east-southeast | 27,900 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 Maxbass
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maxbass, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on July 6, 1977, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 17, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Maxbass'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.
Maxbass radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maxbass, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 26 miles south-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maxbass?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maxbass the lowest scan from KMBX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Maxbass 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 Maxbass, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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