Tolley, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tolley, Renville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tolley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 62 days in the Renville forecast zone and Renville County — the most common reported hazard around Tolley, mostly in January and December. Next come high winds (41 days) and blizzards (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 41 | May 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 39 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2, 2007 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | Aug 2025 | Jul 10, 1997 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jun 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2014 | May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2010 | — |
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 Renville forecast zone and Renville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tolley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 50 miles east-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Tolley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 50 mi east-southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 223 mi west | 35,100 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 Tolley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tolley, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and August. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1955, which passed about 4 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 7, 2016, which touched down about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 130 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 21, 2017.
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 Tolley'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.
Tolley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tolley, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 50 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tolley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tolley the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tolley 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 Tolley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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