Aberdeen, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aberdeen, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aberdeen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Aberdeen, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (134 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 134 | Oct 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $36 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | Apr 10, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 50 | Jan 2026 | Jan 25, 2018 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 49 | Feb 2026 | Dec 16, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2025 | May 5, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Aberdeen get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Aberdeen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aberdeen weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 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 Aberdeen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 3 miles east-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 Aberdeen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 3 mi east-southeast | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 142 mi northwest | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 153 mi north-northeast | 18,700 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 Aberdeen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aberdeen, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 23, 2002, which passed about 15 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 13, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 339 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 23, 2002.
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 Aberdeen'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.
Aberdeen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aberdeen, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 3 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aberdeen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aberdeen the lowest scan from KABR is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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