McClusky, ND Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for McClusky, Sheridan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits McClusky?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 56 days in the Sheridan forecast zone and Sheridan County — the most common reported hazard around McClusky, mostly in December and April. Next come high winds (51 days) and blizzards (39 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms56Apr 2026Apr 2, 2010 · $700,000 damage
High winds51Mar 2026May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage
Blizzards39Dec 2025Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill35Feb 2025—
Damaging thunderstorm winds27Jun 2026Jun 13, 2022 · $200,000 damage
Excessive heat1Jul 2011—
Ice storms & sleet1Dec 2023—
Dust storms1May 2026—

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 Sheridan forecast zone and Sheridan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does McClusky get?

A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to McClusky, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Clusky weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover McClusky?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 51 miles south-southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over McCluskyView
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		51 mi south-southwest3,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMBX
Minot AFB, ND		66 mi north-northwest5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMVX
Grand Forks, ND		146 mi east17,300 ftLimited — 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 McClusky

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of McClusky, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an EF2 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 8 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 103 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 24, 1983.

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 McClusky'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.

McClusky radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to McClusky, ND?

KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 51 miles south-southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in McClusky?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McClusky the lowest scan from KBIS is about 3,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for McClusky 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 McClusky, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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