Bijou Hills, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bijou Hills, Brule County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bijou Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Brule forecast zone and Brule County — the most common reported hazard around Bijou Hills, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2015 · $700,000 damage |
| High winds | 47 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2022 · $43,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 33 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jan 15, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Aug 2025 | Jul 15, 2011 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Brule forecast zone and Brule County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bijou Hills get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Bijou Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Academy 2Ne weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 5.4 | 8.2 | 5.8 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 6.8 | 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 Bijou Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 121 miles east. 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 Bijou Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 121 mi east | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 131 mi southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 138 mi north-northeast | 15,900 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 Bijou Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bijou Hills, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 24, 1971, which touched down about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 22, 1993.
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 Bijou Hills'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.
Bijou Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bijou Hills, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 121 miles east. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bijou Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bijou Hills the lowest scan from KFSD is about 12,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bijou Hills 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 Bijou Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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