Martin, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martin, Bennett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Bennett forecast zone and Bennett County — the most common reported hazard around Martin, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (63 days) and high winds (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2010 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 63 | Mar 2025 | — |
| High winds | 53 | Jan 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 21 | Dec 2023 | Apr 5, 1997 · $50 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2019 | May 22, 2019 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2019 | Jul 4, 2015 · $2,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Sep 2000 | — |
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 Bennett forecast zone and Bennett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Martin get?
A normal year brings about 48 inches of snow to Martin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Martin weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (9.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4 | 5.7 | 8.1 | 4.7 | 7.8 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 1.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Martin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 86 miles northwest. 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 Martin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 86 mi northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 103 mi southeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 211 mi southwest | 31,900 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 Martin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martin, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 6, 1956, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 6, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 263 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 25, 2024.
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 Martin'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.
Martin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martin, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 86 miles northwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martin the lowest scan from KUDX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Martin 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 Martin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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