Eagle Butte, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagle Butte, Dewey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagle Butte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County — the most common reported hazard around Eagle Butte, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 82 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.9 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2017 | Jun 16, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 · $9,000 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 Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eagle Butte get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Eagle Butte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eagle Butte weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 7.4 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Eagle Butte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 99 miles southwest. 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 Eagle Butte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 99 mi southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 125 mi north | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 141 mi east-northeast | 16,400 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 Eagle Butte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eagle Butte, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF2 on June 16, 2010, which touched down about 19 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 16, 2010, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 1, 2011.
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 Eagle Butte'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.
Eagle Butte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagle Butte, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 99 miles southwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eagle Butte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eagle Butte the lowest scan from KUDX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eagle Butte 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 Eagle Butte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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