Walhalla, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walhalla, Pembina County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walhalla?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 87 days in the Pembina forecast zone and Pembina County — the most common reported hazard around Walhalla, mostly in January and December. Next come extreme cold & wind chill (75 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 87 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 75 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 71 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2023 | Apr 21, 1997 · $20 million damage |
| High winds | 23 | Feb 2025 | Nov 1, 1999 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2023 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2009 | Apr 4, 1997 · $6.0 million 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 Pembina forecast zone and Pembina County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walhalla get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Walhalla, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cavalier 7Nw weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 5.9 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 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 Walhalla?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 100 miles south-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 Walhalla | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 139 mi west-southwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 199 mi southwest | 28,900 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 Walhalla
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walhalla, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 6, 1999, which passed about 17 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 15, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 5, 2014.
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 Walhalla'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.
Walhalla radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walhalla, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 100 miles south-southeast. KMBX (Minot AFB, ND) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walhalla?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walhalla the lowest scan from KMVX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Walhalla 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 Walhalla, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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