Hillside Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillside Colony, Spink County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillside Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 86 days in the Spink forecast zone and Spink County — the most common reported hazard around Hillside Colony, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 86 | Aug 2023 | Jul 1, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 51 | Feb 2026 | Feb 10, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2014 | Apr 6, 2006 · $15,000 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 Spink forecast zone and Spink County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillside Colony get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Hillside Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Doland weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 2.1 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 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 Hillside Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 53 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 Hillside Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 53 mi north-northwest | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 192 mi northwest | 27,300 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 Hillside Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillside Colony, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 12, 1984, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 19, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles east of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Hillside 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.
Hillside Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillside Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 53 miles north-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillside Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillside Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillside 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 Hillside Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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