Lesterville, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lesterville, Yankton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lesterville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Yankton forecast zone and Yankton County — the most common reported hazard around Lesterville, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2020 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 60 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $22 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Nov 2025 | Dec 30, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Oct 29, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2023 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2024 | Jul 6, 1998 · $50,000 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 Yankton forecast zone and Yankton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lesterville get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Lesterville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Menno weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.4 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lesterville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles 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 Lesterville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 58 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 134 mi south-southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 169 mi west-southwest | 22,200 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 Lesterville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lesterville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 423 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 17, 1965.
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 Lesterville'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.
Lesterville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lesterville, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lesterville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lesterville the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lesterville 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 Lesterville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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