Harrold, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harrold, Hughes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harrold?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 102 days in the Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County — the most common reported hazard around Harrold, mostly in October and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 40 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2020 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 1999 · $175,000 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 Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harrold get?
A normal year brings about 40 inches of snow to Harrold, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harrold 12 Ssw weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 6.8 | 8.0 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 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 Harrold?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 91 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 Harrold | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 91 mi northeast | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 155 mi west | 19,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 163 mi north-northwest | 20,700 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 Harrold
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harrold, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F2 on June 30, 1992, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 13, 2021, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on August 26, 2018.
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 Harrold'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.
Harrold radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harrold, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 91 miles northeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harrold?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harrold the lowest scan from KABR is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Harrold 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 Harrold, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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