Lake Andes, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Andes, Charles Mix County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Andes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Charles Mix forecast zone and Charles Mix County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Andes, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Mar 2024 | Dec 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $36 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2024 | Jun 12, 2010 · $1.0 million 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 Charles Mix forecast zone and Charles Mix County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Andes get?
A normal year brings about 31 inches of snow to Lake Andes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pickstown weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 3.5 | 7.1 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 5.3 | 3.2 | 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 Lake Andes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 96 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 Lake Andes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 133 mi southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 159 mi north | 20,000 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 Lake Andes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Andes, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 1962, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.88-inch hail on August 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 Lake Andes'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.
Lake Andes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Andes, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 96 miles east-northeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Andes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Andes the lowest scan from KFSD is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Andes 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 Lake Andes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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