Upham, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Upham, McHenry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Upham?
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 Upham, mostly in December and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (45 days) and high winds (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 68 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 45 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2020 · $850,000 damage |
| High winds | 43 | May 2026 | May 25, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2011 | Jul 26, 2010 · $75,000 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 McHenry forecast zone and McHenry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Upham get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Upham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Upham 3 N weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 8.0 | 10.6 | 8.7 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 4.4 | 1.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Upham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 14 miles south-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 Upham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 14 mi south-southwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 125 mi south | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 173 mi east-southeast | 23,000 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 Upham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Upham, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 26, 1986, which passed about 17 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 152 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 14, 2018.
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 Upham'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.
Upham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Upham, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 14 miles south-southwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Upham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Upham the lowest scan from KMBX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Upham 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 Upham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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