Dimock, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dimock, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dimock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 76 days in the Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County — the most common reported hazard around Dimock, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 76 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $61 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 27, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 24, 1996 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2020 | Jun 5, 2008 · $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 Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Dimock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 63 miles east. 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 Dimock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 138 mi north | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 168 mi southwest | 21,900 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 Dimock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dimock, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 30, 1998, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 312 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on September 16, 2006.
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 Dimock'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.
Dimock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dimock, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 63 miles east. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dimock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dimock the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dimock 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 Dimock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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