Selfridge, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Selfridge, Sioux County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Selfridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 38 days in the Eastern Sioux forecast zone and Sioux County — the most common reported hazard around Selfridge, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (6 days) and flooding (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Aug 2025 | May 16, 1996 · $850,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2019 | Jul 8, 2019 · 2 deaths · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Aug 2011 | Mar 6, 2009 · $264,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jul 2002 | — |
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 Eastern Sioux forecast zone and Sioux County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Selfridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 51 miles north. 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 Selfridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 51 mi north | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 128 mi east-southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 162 mi southwest | 20,600 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 Selfridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Selfridge, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on May 29, 1953, which touched down about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-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 Selfridge'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.
Selfridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Selfridge, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 51 miles north. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Selfridge?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Selfridge the lowest scan from KBIS is about 3,700 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Selfridge 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 Selfridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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