Niagara, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Niagara, Grand Forks County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Niagara?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 136 days in the Grand Forks forecast zone and Grand Forks County — the most common reported hazard around Niagara, mostly in July and June. Next come blizzards (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (81 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 136 | Oct 2025 | Aug 8, 2001 · $18 million damage |
| Blizzards | 86 | Jan 2026 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 72 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 40 | Feb 2026 | Jun 13, 2017 · $800,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2025 | Jun 12, 2000 · 2 deaths · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Jul 2024 | Apr 1, 2006 · 1 death · $887,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2012 | Jul 4, 2012 · $80,000 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 Grand Forks forecast zone and Grand Forks County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Niagara get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Niagara, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Petersburg 2 N weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.9 | 10.9 | 6.3 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 2.2 | 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 Niagara?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 42 miles 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 Niagara | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 42 mi southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 159 mi west-southwest | 20,100 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 Niagara
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Niagara, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on August 26, 2007, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 221 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 20, 1982.
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 Niagara'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.
Niagara radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Niagara, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 42 miles southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Niagara?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Niagara the lowest scan from KMVX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Niagara 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 Niagara, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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