Tuttle, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tuttle, Kidder County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tuttle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 57 days in the Kidder forecast zone and Kidder County — the most common reported hazard around Tuttle, mostly in December and March. Next come high winds (53 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 53 | May 2026 | Feb 13, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 1999 · $5.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 38 | Apr 2023 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 31 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · $350,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 · $1.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2011 | — |
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 Kidder forecast zone and Kidder County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tuttle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 44 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 Tuttle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 44 mi southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 95 mi north-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 128 mi east-northeast | 14,000 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 Tuttle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tuttle, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 1, 1952, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 99 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 August 31, 1997.
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 Tuttle'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.
Tuttle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tuttle, ND?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 44 miles southwest. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tuttle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tuttle the lowest scan from KBIS is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tuttle 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 Tuttle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Lincoln, ND radar 42 mi
- Bismarck, ND radar 43 mi
- Harvey, ND radar 44 mi
- Carrington, ND radar 46 mi
- Mandan, ND radar 47 mi
- Washburn, ND radar 50 mi
- New Rockford, ND radar 54 mi
- Linton, ND radar 62 mi