Strasburg, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Strasburg, Emmons County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Strasburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Emmons forecast zone and Emmons County — the most common reported hazard around Strasburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Apr 2026 | Jun 2, 2011 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 52 | Mar 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Apr 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · 1 death · $1.8 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2025 | Feb 19, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Mar 6, 2009 · $748,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2023 | Feb 1, 2021 · $40,000 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 Emmons forecast zone and Emmons County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Strasburg get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Strasburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hague weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 6.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 4.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Strasburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 52 miles north-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 Strasburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 52 mi north-northwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 96 mi east-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 160 mi north-northwest | 20,100 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 Strasburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Strasburg, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1983, which passed about 16 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Strasburg'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.
Strasburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Strasburg, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 52 miles north-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Strasburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Strasburg the lowest scan from KBIS is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Strasburg 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 Strasburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Linton, ND radar 10 mi
- Lincoln, ND radar 51 mi
- Bismarck, ND radar 55 mi
- Mandan, ND radar 59 mi