Davis, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Davis, Turner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Davis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 62 days in the Turner forecast zone and Turner County — the most common reported hazard around Davis, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Dec 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $15 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $41 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2003 · $100,000 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 Turner forecast zone and Turner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Davis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 26 miles north-northeast. 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 Davis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 26 mi north-northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 138 mi south-southeast | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 167 mi north-northwest | 21,700 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 Davis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Davis, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 4 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 464 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-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 Davis'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.
Davis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Davis, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 26 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Davis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Davis the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Davis 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 Davis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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