Wolford, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wolford, Pierce County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wolford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County — the most common reported hazard around Wolford, mostly in December and January. Next come blizzards (44 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Feb 2026 | Nov 6, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 44 | Dec 2025 | Jan 9, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 39 | May 2026 | Jul 28, 2015 · $45,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 · $271,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Sep 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 · $35,000 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 Pierce forecast zone and Pierce County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wolford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 54 miles west. 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 Wolford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 54 mi west | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 129 mi east-southeast | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,300 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 Wolford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wolford, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF3 on July 7, 2008, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 23, 2020, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 2006.
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 Wolford'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.
Wolford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wolford, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 54 miles west. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wolford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wolford the lowest scan from KMBX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wolford 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 Wolford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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