Towner, ND Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Towner, McHenry 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 Towner?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 68 days in the McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County — the most common reported hazard around Towner, mostly in December and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (43 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Heavy snow & winter storms68Feb 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds45Jun 2026Jul 7, 2020 · $850,000 damage
High winds43May 2026May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage
Blizzards41Dec 2025Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill39Feb 2025—
Flooding10Apr 2023May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage
Flash flooding6Jun 2011Jul 26, 2010 · $75,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet1Dec 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 McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Towner get?

A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Towner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Towner 2 Ne weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
2.24.610.06.96.94.63.30.8

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

Which radars cover Towner?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 21 miles west. 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 TownerView
KMBX
Minot AFB, ND		21 mi west1,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBIS
Bismarck, ND		110 mi south11,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMVX
Grand Forks, ND		154 mi east-southeast18,900 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 Towner

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Towner, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 6, 1982, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 149 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 27, 2025.

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 Towner'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.

Towner radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Towner, ND?

KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 21 miles west. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Towner?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Towner the lowest scan from KMBX is about 1,200 ft up.

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

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