South Heart, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Heart, Stark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Heart?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 85 days in the Stark forecast zone and Stark County — the most common reported hazard around South Heart, mostly in March and October. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (70 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 85 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $55,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 33 | Dec 2025 | Apr 4, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Aug 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2022 | Jul 3, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 · $725,000 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 Stark forecast zone and Stark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover South Heart?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 106 miles east. 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 South Heart | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 106 mi east | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 145 mi northeast | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 190 mi south | 26,700 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 South Heart
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Heart, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 29, 1975, which passed about 23 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 19, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 19, 2025.
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 South Heart'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.
South Heart radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Heart, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 106 miles east. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Heart?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Heart the lowest scan from KBIS is about 10,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Heart 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 South Heart, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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