Maxwell Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maxwell Colony, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maxwell Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 76 days in the Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County — the most common reported hazard around Maxwell Colony, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 76 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $61 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 27, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 24, 1996 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2020 | Jun 5, 2008 · $1.0 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 Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maxwell Colony get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Maxwell Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Menno weather station 4.9 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 Maxwell Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 53 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 Maxwell Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 53 mi east-northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 162 mi north-northwest | 20,500 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 Maxwell Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maxwell Colony, 25 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 of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 362 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 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 Maxwell Colony'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.
Maxwell Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maxwell Colony, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 53 miles east-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maxwell Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maxwell Colony the lowest scan from KFSD is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Maxwell Colony 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 Maxwell Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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