Wimbledon, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wimbledon, Barnes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wimbledon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 82 days in the Barnes forecast zone and Barnes County — the most common reported hazard around Wimbledon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (81 days) and blizzards (77 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jun 2026 | Jul 15, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 81 | Apr 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 77 | Feb 2024 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 69 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 28 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2025 | Jun 20, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Aug 2011 | Jun 17, 2007 · $3.4 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | 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 Barnes forecast zone and Barnes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wimbledon get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Wimbledon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Courtenay 1 Nw weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 3.8 | 9.1 | 6.8 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wimbledon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 59 miles east-northeast. 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 Wimbledon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 59 mi east-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 112 mi west-southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 118 mi south | 12,500 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 Wimbledon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wimbledon, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 23, 1968, which passed about 2 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 8, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Wimbledon'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.
Wimbledon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wimbledon, ND?
KMVX (Grand Forks, ND), about 59 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wimbledon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wimbledon the lowest scan from KMVX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wimbledon 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 Wimbledon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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