York, ND Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for York, Benson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits York?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous cold on 82 days in the Benson forecast zone and Benson County — the most common reported hazard around York, mostly in January and February. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (74 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 82 | Jan 2026 | Mar 8, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 74 | Feb 2026 | Nov 6, 2000 · $14,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Jun 2026 | Jun 19, 2005 · $6.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 59 | Nov 2024 | Apr 5, 1997 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jul 2020 | Sep 1, 1999 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 37 | Feb 2025 | May 21, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Sep 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | 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 Benson forecast zone and Benson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover York?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 60 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 York | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMBX Minot AFB, ND | 60 mi west | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 120 mi south-southwest | 12,700 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 York
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of York, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 30, 1958, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 17, 2020, which touched down about 15 miles east of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 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 York'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.
York radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to York, ND?
KMBX (Minot AFB, ND), about 60 miles west. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in York?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over York the lowest scan from KMBX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for York 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 York, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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