Henry, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Henry, Codington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Henry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 64 days in the Codington forecast zone and Codington County — the most common reported hazard around Henry, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 64 | Nov 2025 | Feb 7, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $574,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $6.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 34 | May 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2025 | Jan 10, 1996 · 3 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Mar 22, 2009 · $25,000 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 Codington forecast zone and Codington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Henry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 61 miles northwest. 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 Henry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 61 mi northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 183 mi north | 25,200 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 Henry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Henry, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1961, which passed about 5 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 16, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 343 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 5, 1964.
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 Henry'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.
Henry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Henry, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 61 miles northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Henry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Henry the lowest scan from KABR is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Henry 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 Henry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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