Medina, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Medina, Stutsman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Medina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Stutsman forecast zone and Stutsman County — the most common reported hazard around Medina, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (61 days) and blizzards (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2025 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Apr 2026 | Dec 30, 2006 · $70,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 50 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 47 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 35 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 · $650,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Apr 1, 2009 · $502,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2010 | Jul 13, 2010 · $5,000 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 Stutsman forecast zone and Stutsman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Medina get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Medina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Medina weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 3.2 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Medina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 70 miles west. 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 Medina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 70 mi west | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,800 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 Medina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Medina, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in August and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 1, 1952, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 128 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 31, 1997.
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 Medina'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.
Medina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Medina, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 70 miles west. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Medina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Medina the lowest scan from KBIS is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Medina 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 Medina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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