Midland, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Midland, Haakon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Midland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Haakon forecast zone and Haakon County — the most common reported hazard around Midland, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (139 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2001 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 139 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Mar 2024 | Oct 26, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | May 2023 | Jun 5, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2006 | — |
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 Haakon forecast zone and Haakon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Midland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 83 miles west. 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 Midland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 83 mi west | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 149 mi south-southeast | 18,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 165 mi northeast | 21,200 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 Midland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Midland, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on August 24, 1960, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 13, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles west of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2016.
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 Midland'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.
Midland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Midland, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 83 miles west. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Midland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Midland the lowest scan from KUDX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Midland 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 Midland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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