Rutland, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rutland, Sargent County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rutland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 78 days in the Sargent forecast zone and Sargent County — the most common reported hazard around Rutland, mostly in December and March. Next come blizzards (71 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 71 | Nov 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 61 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | Jun 2026 | Jul 3, 2003 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 30 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2019 | Jun 24, 1998 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2013 | Jun 20, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | 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 Sargent forecast zone and Sargent County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rutland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 60 miles southwest. 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 Rutland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 60 mi southwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 163 mi west-northwest | 20,700 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 Rutland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rutland, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 1, 1973, which touched down about 13 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 7, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 9, 1968.
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 Rutland'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.
Rutland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rutland, ND?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 60 miles southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rutland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rutland the lowest scan from KABR is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rutland 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 Rutland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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