Camrose Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Camrose Colony, Spink County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Camrose Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 86 days in the Spink forecast zone and Spink County — the most common reported hazard around Camrose Colony, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 86 | Aug 2023 | Jul 1, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 51 | Feb 2026 | Feb 10, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2014 | Apr 6, 2006 · $15,000 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 Spink forecast zone and Spink County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Camrose Colony get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Camrose Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Doland weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.1 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 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 Camrose Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 37 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 Camrose Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 37 mi north-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 176 mi northwest | 23,600 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 Camrose Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Camrose Colony, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and September. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1984, which passed about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 19, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 5, 1964.
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 Camrose Colony'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.
Camrose Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Camrose Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 37 miles north-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Camrose Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Camrose Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Camrose Colony 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 Camrose Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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