Faith, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Faith, Meade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Faith?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 246 days in the Northern Meade Co Plains forecast zone and Meade County — the most common reported hazard around Faith, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (164 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 246 | Jun 2026 | Jul 19, 2010 · $600,000 damage |
| High winds | 164 | Jan 2026 | Oct 26, 2010 · $3,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Mar 2024 | Oct 26, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 29 | Dec 2023 | Mar 23, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Jun 2023 | Jun 4, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | Jun 4, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 · $50,000 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 Northern Meade Co Plains forecast zone and Meade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Faith get?
A normal year brings about 56 inches of snow to Faith, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Faith weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (10.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 6.1 | 8.9 | 10.4 | 9.7 | 10.1 | 7.2 | 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 Faith?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 73 miles south-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 Faith | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 135 mi north-northeast | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 179 mi east | 24,200 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 Faith
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Faith, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF2 on June 16, 2010, which touched down about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 2, 2024, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 26, 1998.
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 Faith'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.
Faith radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Faith, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 73 miles south-southwest. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Faith?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Faith the lowest scan from KUDX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Faith 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 Faith, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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