Freeman, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Freeman, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Freeman?
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 Freeman, 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.
How much snow does Freeman get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Freeman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.0 | 9.3 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Freeman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 39 miles east-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 Freeman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 39 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 150 mi south-southeast | 18,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 154 mi north-northwest | 18,900 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 Freeman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Freeman, 30 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 north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 311 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 14, 1970.
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 Freeman'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.
Freeman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Freeman, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 39 miles east-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 150 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Freeman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Freeman the lowest scan from KFSD is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Freeman 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 Freeman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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