Herreid, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Herreid, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Herreid?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Herreid, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 56 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2022 | May 17, 2018 · $34,000 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Herreid get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Herreid, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pollock weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 4.8 | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 4.2 | 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 Herreid?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 72 miles north-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 Herreid | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 72 mi north-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 175 mi northeast | 23,400 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 Herreid
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Herreid, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1983, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 7, 1990.
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 Herreid'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.
Herreid radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Herreid, SD?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 72 miles north-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Herreid?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Herreid the lowest scan from KBIS is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Herreid 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 Herreid, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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