Beresford, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beresford, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beresford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 90 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Beresford, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 90 | Jul 2024 | Jun 21, 2024 · $55 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2024 | Apr 6, 2003 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 26 | Mar 2026 | Jan 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beresford get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Beresford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centerville 6 Se weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Beresford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 35 miles north. 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 Beresford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 35 mi north | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 123 mi south | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 182 mi east-southeast | 24,900 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 Beresford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 151 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beresford, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 8 miles north of town.
Hail: 401 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 1981.
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 Beresford'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.
Beresford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beresford, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 35 miles north. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beresford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beresford the lowest scan from KFSD is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beresford 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 Beresford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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