North River, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North River, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 130 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around North River, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (90 days) and blizzards (80 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 130 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 1999 · $80 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 90 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 80 | Feb 2024 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 66 | Jan 2026 | Jan 13, 2008 · 1 death |
| High winds | 47 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2000 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Aug 2025 | Jun 19, 2000 · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | May 2024 | Apr 3, 2011 · 2 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million 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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North River get?
A normal year brings about 51 inches of snow to North River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fargo Hector Intl Ap weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 6.8 | 11.7 | 10.3 | 8.1 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover North River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 47 miles north-northwest. 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 North River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 47 mi north-northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 187 mi west | 26,200 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 North River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of North River, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 20, 1957, which passed about 4 miles south of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 20, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 339 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 5, 1978.
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 North River'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.
North River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North River, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 47 miles north-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North River the lowest scan from KMVX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North River 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 North River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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