New Leipzig, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Leipzig, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Leipzig?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 65 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around New Leipzig, mostly in October and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (56 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $11 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | Jun 2026 | May 16, 1996 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 33 | Apr 2023 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $342,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Jul 2006 | — |
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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Leipzig get?
A normal year brings about 57 inches of snow to New Leipzig, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elgin weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (12.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 12.4 | 5.4 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover New Leipzig?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 63 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 New Leipzig | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 63 mi east-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 148 mi north-northeast | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,400 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 New Leipzig
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Leipzig, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 4, 1978, which passed about 4 miles east-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 12, 2019, which touched down about 17 miles west of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 New Leipzig'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.
New Leipzig radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Leipzig, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 63 miles east-northeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Leipzig?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Leipzig the lowest scan from KBIS is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Leipzig 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 New Leipzig, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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