Fairview, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairview, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Fairview, mostly in January and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Dec 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $15 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2021 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jul 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 · 1 death · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2024 | Jun 16, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairview get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Fairview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Canton weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 7.0 | 8.5 | 4.7 | 2.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Fairview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 28 miles north-northwest. 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 Fairview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 28 mi north-northwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 132 mi south | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 175 mi southeast | 23,300 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 Fairview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairview, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1967, which passed about 24 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west of town.
Hail: 468 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 28, 2021.
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 Fairview'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.
Fairview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairview, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 28 miles north-northwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairview the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairview 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 Fairview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Beresford, SD radar 18 mi
- Harrisburg, SD radar 19 mi
- Lennox, SD radar 22 mi
- Tea, SD radar 23 mi
- Sioux Falls, SD radar 25 mi
- Brandon, SD radar 26 mi
- Crooks, SD radar 34 mi
- Garretson, SD radar 34 mi
- Parker, SD radar 35 mi