Fort Pierre, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Pierre, Stanley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Pierre?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Stanley forecast zone and Stanley County — the most common reported hazard around Fort Pierre, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jul 2025 | — |
| High winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 52 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 38 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2024 | Jun 2, 2008 · $30,000 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 Stanley forecast zone and Stanley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fort Pierre get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Fort Pierre, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pierre Rgnl Ap weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 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 Fort Pierre?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 122 miles northeast. 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 Fort Pierre | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 122 mi northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 122 mi west | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 167 mi south | 21,600 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 Fort Pierre
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 34 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Pierre, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 23, 1973, which touched down about 2 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2023, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 216 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 July 18, 2023.
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 Fort Pierre'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.
Fort Pierre radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Pierre, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 122 miles northeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Pierre?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Pierre the lowest scan from KABR is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Pierre 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 Fort Pierre, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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