Interior, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Interior, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Interior?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Northern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Interior, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (95 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (63 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 173 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2012 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 95 | Jan 2026 | Apr 24, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Mar 2023 | Oct 26, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 26 | Dec 2023 | Mar 23, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Oct 2023 | Jun 5, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Mar 2002 | Mar 6, 2002 · 2 deaths · $250,000 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 Northern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Interior get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Interior, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Interior 3 Ne weather station 2.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 3.7 | 7.7 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 5.9 | 6.4 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Interior?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 50 miles west-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 Interior | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 50 mi west-northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 142 mi south-southeast | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 212 mi northeast | 32,400 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 Interior
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Interior, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1956, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 28, 2025.
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 Interior'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.
Interior radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Interior, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 50 miles west-northwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Interior?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Interior the lowest scan from KUDX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Interior 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 Interior, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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