Kimball, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kimball, Brule County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kimball?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Brule forecast zone and Brule County — the most common reported hazard around Kimball, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 2015 · $700,000 damage |
| High winds | 47 | Mar 2026 | Apr 13, 2022 · $43,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 33 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Dec 2025 | Jan 15, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Aug 2025 | Jul 15, 2011 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Brule forecast zone and Brule County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kimball get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Kimball, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Lake weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 | 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 Kimball?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 112 miles east. 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 Kimball | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 112 mi east | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 148 mi southwest | 17,800 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 Kimball
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kimball, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 24, 1971, which touched down about 18 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 21, 2007.
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 Kimball'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.
Kimball radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kimball, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 112 miles east. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kimball?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kimball the lowest scan from KFSD is about 11,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kimball 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 Kimball, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Chamberlain, SD radar 19 mi
- Platte, SD radar 26 mi
- Gregory, SD radar 43 mi
- Mitchell, SD radar 46 mi
- Winner, SD radar 52 mi
- Miller, SD radar 53 mi
- Parkston, SD radar 54 mi
- Huron, SD radar 56 mi
- Wagner, SD radar 57 mi