Hoven, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hoven, Potter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hoven?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 68 days in the Potter forecast zone and Potter County — the most common reported hazard around Hoven, mostly in January and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 68 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 43 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 39 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2018 | Sep 2, 1999 · $14,000 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 Potter forecast zone and Potter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hoven?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 68 miles east-northeast. 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 Hoven | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 169 mi west-southwest | 22,000 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 Hoven
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoven, 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 14 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 27, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 251 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 Hoven'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.
Hoven radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoven, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 68 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hoven?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hoven the lowest scan from KABR is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hoven 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 Hoven, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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