White Earth, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Earth, Mountrail County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Earth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Mountrail forecast zone and Mountrail County — the most common reported hazard around White Earth, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and high winds (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2023 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Feb 2026 | — |
| High winds | 52 | May 2026 | Jan 13, 2021 · $80,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 37 | Dec 2025 | Apr 23, 2022 · $10 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2023 | Jun 28, 2014 · $354,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Jul 2013 | Jun 19, 2011 · $100,000 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 Mountrail forecast zone and Mountrail County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Earth get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to White Earth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tioga 1E weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6 | 7.5 | 10.4 | 8.0 | 4.4 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover White Earth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 88 miles east. 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 White Earth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 88 mi east | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 145 mi southeast | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGGW Glasgow, MT | 178 mi west | 23,900 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 White Earth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 31 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Earth, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F4 on July 5, 1955, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 12, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 6, 1971.
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 White Earth'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.
White Earth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Earth, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 88 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Earth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Earth the lowest scan from KMBX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for White Earth 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 White Earth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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