Claire City, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Claire City, Roberts County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Claire City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 90 days in the Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County — the most common reported hazard around Claire City, mostly in November and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and blizzards (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 90 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 70 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Jan 2026 | Dec 8, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.2 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 Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Claire City get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Claire City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sisseton weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.7 | 9.4 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 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 Claire City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 69 miles west-southwest. 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 Claire City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 69 mi west-southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 116 mi north | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 158 mi south | 19,700 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 Claire City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Claire City, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 1, 1952, which touched down about 16 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 21, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 17, 2015.
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 Claire City'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.
Claire City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Claire City, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 69 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Claire City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Claire City the lowest scan from KABR is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Claire City 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 Claire City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Sisseton, SD radar 14 mi
- Britton, SD radar 32 mi
- Webster, SD radar 41 mi
- Milbank, SD radar 50 mi
- Groton, SD radar 56 mi