Huron, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Huron, Beadle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Huron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Beadle forecast zone and Beadle County — the most common reported hazard around Huron, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (62 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $45 million damage |
| High winds | 46 | Mar 2026 | Feb 11, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | Nov 28, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 37 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jun 10, 2023 · $220,000 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 Beadle forecast zone and Beadle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Huron get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Huron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Huron Rgnl Ap weather station 2.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 5.8 | 8.4 | 7.8 | 8.9 | 6.6 | 5.5 | 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 Huron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 76 miles north. 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 Huron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 76 mi north | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 91 mi southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 205 mi southwest | 30,300 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 Huron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Huron, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 24, 2003, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 20, 2022, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Huron'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.
Huron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Huron, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 76 miles north. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Huron?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Huron the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Huron 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 Huron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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