Pick City, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pick City, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pick City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around Pick City, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2023 · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 52 | Mar 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Apr 2023 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2023 | Aug 15, 2014 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2018 | Sep 9, 2010 · $45,000 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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pick City get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Pick City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garrison weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5.7 | 9.9 | 6.8 | 6.2 | 7.4 | 2.9 | 1.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pick City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 61 miles south-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 Pick City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 61 mi south-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 67 mi north-northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 193 mi east | 27,500 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 Pick City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pick City, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1956, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2020, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 18, 2008.
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 Pick City'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.
Pick City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pick City, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 61 miles south-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pick City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pick City the lowest scan from KBIS is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pick City 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 Pick City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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