Sutton, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sutton, Griggs County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sutton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 79 days in the Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County — the most common reported hazard around Sutton, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (75 days) and blizzards (74 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 79 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 75 | Apr 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 74 | Dec 2025 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Aug 9, 2006 · $9.1 million damage |
| High winds | 28 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | Aug 2011 | Apr 1, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 · $75,000 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 Griggs forecast zone and Griggs County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sutton get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Sutton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Courtenay 1 Nw weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 3.8 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Sutton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 53 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 Sutton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 53 mi east | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 118 mi west-southwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,700 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 Sutton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sutton, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on August 23, 1968, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 12, 2015.
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 Sutton'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.
Sutton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sutton, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 53 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sutton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sutton the lowest scan from KMVX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sutton 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 Sutton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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