Akaska, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Akaska, Walworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Akaska?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County — the most common reported hazard around Akaska, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (65 days) and blizzards (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $3.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2018 | May 17, 2018 · $3.0 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 Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Akaska get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Akaska, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Selby weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.5 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Akaska?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 83 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 Akaska | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 83 mi east | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 104 mi north-northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 157 mi west-southwest | 19,500 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 Akaska
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Akaska, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on May 22, 2010, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 253 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 5, 1987.
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 Akaska'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.
Akaska radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Akaska, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 83 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Akaska?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Akaska the lowest scan from KABR is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Akaska 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 Akaska, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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