La Plant, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Plant, Dewey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Plant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County — the most common reported hazard around La Plant, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (82 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 82 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2017 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.9 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2017 | Jun 16, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 · $9,000 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 Dewey forecast zone and Dewey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover La Plant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 111 miles east-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 La Plant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 114 mi north | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 128 mi west-southwest | 14,100 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 La Plant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 21 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Plant, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on June 8, 1964, which passed about 2 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2014, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 5, 2022.
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 La Plant'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.
La Plant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Plant, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 111 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Plant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Plant the lowest scan from KABR is about 11,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for La Plant 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 La Plant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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