Sykeston, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sykeston, Wells County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sykeston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 61 days in the Wells forecast zone and Wells County — the most common reported hazard around Sykeston, mostly in December and January. Next come high winds (49 days) and blizzards (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 49 | Mar 2026 | Jan 31, 2009 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 47 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2022 | Sep 20, 2019 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2023 | Apr 1, 2009 · $2.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 2023 | Nov 1, 1996 · 1 death |
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 Wells forecast zone and Wells County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sykeston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 80 miles southwest. 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 Sykeston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 80 mi southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 97 mi east | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sykeston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sykeston, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 1, 1952, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 1996.
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 Sykeston'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.
Sykeston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sykeston, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 80 miles southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sykeston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sykeston the lowest scan from KBIS is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sykeston 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 Sykeston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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