Hillcrest Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillcrest Colony, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillcrest Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Hillcrest Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come blizzards (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 59 | Feb 2026 | Mar 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 40 | May 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jul 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $16 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $33,000 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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillcrest Colony get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Hillcrest Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Raymond 3 Ne weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 3.2 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 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 Hillcrest Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 51 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 Hillcrest Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 51 mi northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 104 mi south-southeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 179 mi north | 24,400 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 Hillcrest Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillcrest Colony, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1961, which passed about 9 miles northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 16, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 293 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 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 Hillcrest Colony'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.
Hillcrest Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillcrest Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 51 miles northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillcrest Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillcrest Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillcrest Colony 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 Hillcrest Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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