Hillsview, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hillsview, McPherson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hillsview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the McPherson forecast zone and McPherson County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsview, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 59 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2026 | Nov 21, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 48 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 45 | Feb 2026 | Jan 9, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $4.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2026 | May 17, 2018 · $54,000 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 McPherson forecast zone and McPherson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hillsview get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Hillsview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eureka weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 6.3 | 8.3 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 8.5 | 4.7 | 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 Hillsview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 57 miles east-southeast. 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 Hillsview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 57 mi east-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 96 mi northwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 167 mi northeast | 21,600 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 Hillsview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsview, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 22, 2010, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 28, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 5, 1987.
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 Hillsview'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.
Hillsview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsview, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 57 miles east-southeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hillsview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsview the lowest scan from KABR is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hillsview 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 Hillsview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Aberdeen, SD radar 55 mi