Marion, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marion, Turner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 62 days in the Turner forecast zone and Turner County — the most common reported hazard around Marion, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Dec 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $15 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $41 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2003 · $100,000 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 Turner forecast zone and Turner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marion get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Marion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.0 | 9.3 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 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 Marion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 29 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 Marion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 29 mi east-northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 152 mi north-northwest | 18,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 152 mi south-southeast | 18,600 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 Marion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marion, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 30, 1998, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 406 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 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 Marion'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.
Marion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marion, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 29 miles east-northeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 152 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marion the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marion 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 Marion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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