Trenton, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trenton, Williams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Williams forecast zone and Williams County — the most common reported hazard around Trenton, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Sep 3, 2014 · $1.5 million damage |
| High winds | 55 | May 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Feb 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Blizzards | 31 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | Feb 1, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2014 | Mar 17, 2003 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2010 | Jul 29, 2010 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 · $800,000 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 Williams forecast zone and Williams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Trenton get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Trenton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williston Exp Farm weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | 5.3 | 9.0 | 7.9 | 6.3 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Trenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 129 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Trenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 129 mi west | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 139 mi east | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 170 mi east-southeast | 22,200 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 Trenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 18 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trenton, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 1, 1952, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 17, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1964.
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 Trenton'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.
Trenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trenton, ND?
KGGW (Glasgow, MT), about 129 miles west. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trenton the lowest scan from KGGW is about 14,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Trenton 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 Trenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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