Meckling, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Meckling, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Meckling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Meckling, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $26 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2001 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 25 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2024 | — |
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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Meckling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 54 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 Meckling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 54 mi north-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 111 mi south-southeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 187 mi east-southeast | 26,200 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 Meckling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meckling, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 23, 2003, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 30, 2022, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 480 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2012.
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 Meckling'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.
Meckling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Meckling, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 54 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Meckling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meckling the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Meckling 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 Meckling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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