Bancroft, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bancroft, Kingsbury County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bancroft?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Kingsbury forecast zone and Kingsbury County — the most common reported hazard around Bancroft, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jun 2026 | Jul 31, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Apr 2025 | Oct 1, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 36 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Oct 26, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Sep 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $32 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 Kingsbury forecast zone and Kingsbury County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bancroft get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Bancroft, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Iroquois weather station 9.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 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 Bancroft?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 74 miles north-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 Bancroft | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 74 mi north-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 80 mi southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 207 mi east | 31,000 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 Bancroft
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bancroft, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 24, 2003, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 16, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Bancroft'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.
Bancroft radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bancroft, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 74 miles north-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bancroft?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bancroft the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bancroft 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 Bancroft, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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