Irene, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Irene, Turner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Irene?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 62 days in the Turner forecast zone and Turner County — the most common reported hazard around Irene, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Dec 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $15 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $41 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2003 · $100,000 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 Turner forecast zone and Turner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Irene get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Irene, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centerville 6 Se weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Irene?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 41 miles north-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 Irene | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 41 mi north-northeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 128 mi south-southeast | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 175 mi north-northwest | 23,400 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 Irene
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Irene, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 441 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 14, 1970.
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 Irene'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.
Irene radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Irene, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 41 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Irene?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Irene the lowest scan from KFSD is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Irene 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 Irene, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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