Orrin, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orrin, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orrin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around Orrin, mostly in December and January. Next come blizzards (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Feb 2026 | Nov 6, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 44 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 39 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $45,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 · $271,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 · $35,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Orrin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 38 miles west-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 Orrin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 38 mi west-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 138 mi east-southeast | 15,800 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 Orrin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orrin, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 30, 1958, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 17, 2007.
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 Orrin'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.
Orrin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orrin, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 38 miles west-northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orrin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orrin the lowest scan from KMBX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orrin 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 Orrin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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