Artas, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Artas, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Artas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Artas, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 56 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2022 | May 17, 2018 · $34,000 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Artas get?
A normal year brings about 30 inches of snow to Artas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Artas 1S weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually March (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.3 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 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 Artas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 74 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 Artas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 74 mi east-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 163 mi northeast | 20,900 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 Artas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Artas, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 31, 1966, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on August 28, 2024, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 7, 1990.
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 Artas'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.
Artas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Artas, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 74 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Artas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Artas the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Artas 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 Artas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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