Brandt, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandt, Deuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandt?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the Deuel forecast zone and Deuel County — the most common reported hazard around Brandt, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and blizzards (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $193,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 54 | Feb 2023 | Mar 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Mar 22, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Mar 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $2.5 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 Deuel forecast zone and Deuel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brandt get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Brandt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clear Lake weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 7.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 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 Brandt?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 75 miles south. 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 Brandt | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 75 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 151 mi east | 18,300 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 Brandt
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brandt, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 7, 1955, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 14, 1970.
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 Brandt'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.
Brandt radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandt, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 75 miles south. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandt?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandt the lowest scan from KFSD 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 Brandt 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 Brandt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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