Morristown, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morristown, Corson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morristown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Corson forecast zone and Corson County — the most common reported hazard around Morristown, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (105 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 105 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 50 | Apr 2026 | Oct 26, 1996 · $120,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 37 | May 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $1.5 million damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Dec 2022 | Jan 9, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 25, 2024 · $15,000 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 Corson forecast zone and Corson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Morristown get?
A normal year brings about 35 inches of snow to Morristown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Watauga S Dak 8 N weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 6.1 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 6.3 | 4.2 | 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 Morristown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 73 miles 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 Morristown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 73 mi northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 137 mi south-southwest | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 163 mi east | 20,800 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 Morristown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 28 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morristown, 2 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F2 on July 17, 1969, which touched down about 23 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 21, 2023, which touched down about 15 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2013.
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 Morristown'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.
Morristown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morristown, SD?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 73 miles northeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 137 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morristown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morristown the lowest scan from KBIS is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Morristown 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 Morristown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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