Albee, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Albee, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Albee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 76 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Albee, mostly in December and November. Next come blizzards (68 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 76 | Mar 2026 | Apr 1, 2025 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 68 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $131,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 46 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2017 · 1 death |
| High winds | 44 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 23 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2018 | Jun 11, 2008 · $350,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.8 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Albee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 95 miles west-northwest. 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 Albee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 95 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 101 mi south | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 147 mi east | 17,500 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 Albee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Albee, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 19, 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 Albee'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.
Albee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Albee, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 95 miles west-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Albee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Albee the lowest scan from KABR is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Albee 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 Albee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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