Mound City, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mound City, Campbell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mound City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County — the most common reported hazard around Mound City, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 56 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jul 2022 | May 17, 2018 · $34,000 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 Campbell forecast zone and Campbell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mound City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 79 miles north-northwest. 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 Mound City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 82 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 175 mi southwest | 23,300 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 Mound City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mound City, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an EF4 on May 22, 2010, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 7, 1990.
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 Mound City'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.
Mound City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mound City, SD?
KBIS (Bismarck, ND), about 79 miles north-northwest. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mound City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mound City the lowest scan from KBIS is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mound City 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 Mound City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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