Colman, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Colman, Moody County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Colman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Moody forecast zone and Moody County — the most common reported hazard around Colman, mostly in April and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (53 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 60 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $16 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Mar 2024 | Oct 1, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Sep 2025 | May 5, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 38 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 37 | Mar 2026 | Oct 29, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2019 · $840,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2022 | Nov 14, 1996 · 1 death · $400,000 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 Moody forecast zone and Moody County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Colman get?
A normal year brings about 43 inches of snow to Colman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chester 2N weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 3.2 | 10.6 | 5.4 | 7.7 | 7.1 | 6.6 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Colman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 28 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 Colman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 28 mi south | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 129 mi northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 171 mi east-northeast | 22,500 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 Colman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Colman, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1993, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 30, 2022, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 294 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 1986.
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 Colman'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.
Colman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Colman, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 28 miles south. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Colman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Colman the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Colman 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 Colman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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