Belvidere, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Belvidere, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Belvidere?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Northern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Belvidere, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (95 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 173 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 95 | Jan 2026 | Apr 24, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Mar 2023 | Oct 26, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 26 | Dec 2023 | Mar 23, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Oct 2023 | Jun 5, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Mar 2002 | Mar 6, 2002 · 2 deaths · $250,000 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 Northern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Belvidere?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 80 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 Belvidere | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 80 mi west-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 134 mi south-southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 180 mi northeast | 24,500 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 Belvidere
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 19 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belvidere, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2016.
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 Belvidere'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.
Belvidere radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Belvidere, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 80 miles west-northwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Belvidere?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belvidere the lowest scan from KUDX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Belvidere 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 Belvidere, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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