Kyle, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kyle, Oglala Lakota County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kyle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Northern Oglala Lakota forecast zone and Oglala Lakota County — the most common reported hazard around Kyle, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 173 | Jun 2026 | Apr 17, 2006 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 62 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Mar 2023 | Oct 26, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 20 | Dec 2023 | Nov 5, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 · $1.3 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Oglala Lakota forecast zone and Oglala Lakota County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kyle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 58 miles north-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 Kyle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 58 mi north-northwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 130 mi southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 207 mi southwest | 30,900 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 Kyle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kyle, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1956, which crossed near town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 10, 2020, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 10, 2020.
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 Kyle'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.
Kyle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kyle, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 58 miles north-northwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kyle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kyle the lowest scan from KUDX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kyle 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 Kyle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.