Stanton, ND Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Stanton, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Stanton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around Stanton, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and high winds (52 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds57Jun 2026Aug 1, 2023 · $3.5 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms54Apr 2026—
High winds52Mar 2026Jan 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage
Blizzards36Apr 2023Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill26Feb 2025—
Flooding8Apr 2023Aug 15, 2014 · $3.0 million damage
Flash flooding4Jun 2018Sep 9, 2010 · $45,000 damage
Excessive heat1Jul 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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Stanton get?

A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Stanton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Underwood weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.64.210.96.75.06.82.70.7

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Stanton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 48 miles southeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over StantonView
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		48 mi southeast3,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMBX
Minot AFB, ND		78 mi north-northeast6,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KMVX
Grand Forks, ND		190 mi east26,900 ftLimited — 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 Stanton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 37 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stanton, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1956, which passed about 9 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 27, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 18, 2008.

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 Stanton'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.

Stanton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Stanton, ND?

KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 48 miles southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Stanton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stanton the lowest scan from KBIS is about 3,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Stanton 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 Stanton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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