Solen, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Solen, Sioux County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Solen?
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 Solen, 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 Solen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 27 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 Solen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 27 mi north | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 139 mi north | 16,000 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 Solen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Solen, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 29, 1953, which passed about 7 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 155 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 Solen'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.
Solen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Solen, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 27 miles north. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Solen?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Solen the lowest scan from KBIS is about 1,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Solen 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 Solen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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