Selz, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Selz, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Selz?
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 Selz, 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 Selz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 58 miles 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 Selz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 58 mi northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 122 mi east | 13,000 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 Selz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Selz, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 30, 1958, which passed about 7 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 28, 2018.
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 Selz'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.
Selz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Selz, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 58 miles northwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Selz?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Selz the lowest scan from KMBX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Selz 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 Selz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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