Mott, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mott, Hettinger County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 85 days in the Hettinger forecast zone and Hettinger County — the most common reported hazard around Mott, mostly in October and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 85 | Mar 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Apr 2026 | Oct 4, 2013 · $471,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Dec 2025 | Apr 30, 2011 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2023 | May 1, 2022 · 2 deaths · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 · $300,000 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 Hettinger forecast zone and Hettinger County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 79 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 Mott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 79 mi east-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 155 mi north-northeast | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 157 mi south | 19,600 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 Mott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 33 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mott, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on July 4, 1978, which passed about 21 miles east of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 12, 2019, which touched down near town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 13, 2010.
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 Mott'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.
Mott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mott, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 79 miles east-northeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mott the lowest scan from KBIS is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mott 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 Mott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Hettinger, ND radar 30 mi
- Dickinson, ND radar 42 mi
- Bowman, ND radar 53 mi
- New Salem, ND radar 54 mi