Maverick Junction, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maverick Junction, Fall River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maverick Junction?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Southern Foothills forecast zone and Fall River County — the most common reported hazard around Maverick Junction, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2009 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Mar 2025 | Oct 26, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | May 2024 | May 24, 2010 · $80,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2018 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2019 | May 22, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 9 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| 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 Southern Foothills forecast zone and Fall River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maverick Junction get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Maverick Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hot Springs weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Maverick Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 57 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 Maverick Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 57 mi north-northeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 172 mi south-southwest | 22,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 175 mi southeast | 23,300 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 Maverick Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maverick Junction, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 5, 1982, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2021, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 434 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 69 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2001.
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 Maverick Junction'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.
Maverick Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maverick Junction, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 57 miles north-northeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 172 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maverick Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maverick Junction the lowest scan from KUDX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Maverick Junction 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 Maverick Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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