Millerdale Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Millerdale Colony, Hand County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Millerdale Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Hand forecast zone and Hand County — the most common reported hazard around Millerdale Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 61 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $36 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 · $191,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Hand forecast zone and Hand County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Millerdale Colony get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Millerdale Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Miller weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.3 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 10.7 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Millerdale Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 81 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 Millerdale Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 131 mi east-southeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 182 mi north-northwest | 25,000 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 Millerdale Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Millerdale Colony, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 24, 2006, which passed about 16 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 288 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 6, 1987.
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 Millerdale 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.
Millerdale Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Millerdale Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 81 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Millerdale Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Millerdale Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Millerdale 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 Millerdale Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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