Angostura, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Angostura, Fall River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Angostura?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Southern Foothills forecast zone and Fall River County — the most common reported hazard around Angostura, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2009 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Mar 2025 | Oct 26, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | May 2024 | May 24, 2010 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2018 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2019 | May 22, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Southern Foothills forecast zone and Fall River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Angostura get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Angostura, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oral weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 3.7 | 6.6 | 5.6 | 7.1 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 1.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Angostura?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 62 miles north-northeast. 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 Angostura | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 62 mi north-northeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 166 mi south-southwest | 21,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 171 mi east-southeast | 22,500 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 Angostura
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Angostura, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 5, 1982, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 26, 2017, which touched down about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 381 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2001.
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 Angostura'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.
Angostura radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Angostura, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 62 miles north-northeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 166 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Angostura?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Angostura the lowest scan from KUDX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Angostura 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 Angostura, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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