Gettysburg, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gettysburg, Potter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gettysburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Potter forecast zone and Potter County — the most common reported hazard around Gettysburg, mostly in January and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 43 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2018 | Sep 2, 1999 · $14,000 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 Potter forecast zone and Potter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gettysburg get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Gettysburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gettysburg weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 3.0 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 10.6 | 5.5 | 4.5 | 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 Gettysburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 81 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 Gettysburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 128 mi north-northwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 154 mi west-southwest | 19,000 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 Gettysburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gettysburg, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 18, 1964, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 24, 2006.
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 Gettysburg'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.
Gettysburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gettysburg, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 81 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gettysburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gettysburg the lowest scan from KABR is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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