Regent, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Regent, Hettinger County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Regent?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 85 days in the Hettinger forecast zone and Hettinger County — the most common reported hazard around Regent, mostly in October and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 85 | Mar 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jun 17, 2016 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Apr 2026 | Oct 4, 2013 · $471,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Dec 2025 | Apr 30, 2011 · 1 death · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2023 | May 1, 2022 · 2 deaths · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2016 | Jun 21, 2016 · $30,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2012 | Mar 19, 2012 · $300,000 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 Hettinger forecast zone and Hettinger County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Regent?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 89 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 Regent | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 89 mi east-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 158 mi north-northeast | 19,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 159 mi south | 20,000 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 Regent
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Regent, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1975, which passed about 3 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 177 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 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 Regent'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.
Regent radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Regent, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 89 miles east-northeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 158 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Regent?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Regent the lowest scan from KBIS is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Regent 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 Regent, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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