Deerfield Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deerfield Colony, Edmunds County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deerfield Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Edmunds forecast zone and Edmunds County — the most common reported hazard around Deerfield Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 54 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2022 | Sep 8, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Edmunds forecast zone and Edmunds County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deerfield Colony get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Deerfield Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ipswich weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 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 Deerfield Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 25 miles east-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 Deerfield Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 25 mi east-southeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 121 mi northwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 154 mi north-northeast | 18,900 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 Deerfield Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deerfield Colony, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 23, 2002, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 5, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 323 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 23, 2002.
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 Deerfield 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.
Deerfield Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deerfield Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 25 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deerfield Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deerfield Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deerfield 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 Deerfield Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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