Lennox, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lennox, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lennox?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 59 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Lennox, mostly in January and November. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Dec 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $15 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2021 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Jul 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 · 1 death · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 33 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2024 | Jun 16, 2014 · $1.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lennox?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 18 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 Lennox | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 18 mi north-northeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 143 mi south | 16,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 164 mi north-northwest | 21,000 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 Lennox
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 152 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lennox, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 12 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 521 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 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 Lennox'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.
Lennox radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lennox, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 18 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lennox?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lennox the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lennox 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 Lennox, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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