Lowry, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lowry, Walworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lowry?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County — the most common reported hazard around Lowry, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (65 days) and blizzards (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $3.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2018 | May 17, 2018 · $3.0 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 Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lowry get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Lowry, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Selby weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.5 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Lowry?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 77 miles east. 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 Lowry | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 77 mi east | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 107 mi north-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 162 mi west-southwest | 20,600 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 Lowry
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lowry, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on May 22, 2010, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 5, 1987.
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 Lowry'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.
Lowry radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lowry, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 77 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lowry?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lowry the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lowry 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 Lowry, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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