Cloverleaf Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cloverleaf Colony, Miner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cloverleaf Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Miner forecast zone and Miner County — the most common reported hazard around Cloverleaf Colony, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2022 · $135,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Nov 2025 | Mar 31, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 31 | Mar 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $110,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $17,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $19 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2023 | Nov 27, 2005 · $1.0 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 Miner forecast zone and Miner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cloverleaf Colony get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Cloverleaf Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Howard weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 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 Cloverleaf Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles southeast. 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 Cloverleaf Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 58 mi southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 201 mi east-northeast | 29,500 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 Cloverleaf Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cloverleaf Colony, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 24, 2003, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Cloverleaf 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.
Cloverleaf Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cloverleaf Colony, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cloverleaf Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cloverleaf Colony the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cloverleaf 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 Cloverleaf Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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