New Effington, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Effington, Roberts County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Effington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 90 days in the Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County — the most common reported hazard around New Effington, mostly in November and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and blizzards (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 90 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 70 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Jan 2026 | Dec 8, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.2 million 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 Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Effington get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to New Effington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Victor 4 N weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (10.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 6.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 8.2 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 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 New Effington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 77 miles west-southwest. 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 New Effington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 77 mi west-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 117 mi north | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 157 mi south | 19,600 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 New Effington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Effington, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on August 7, 2010, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 21, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 176 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on July 17, 2015.
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 New Effington'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.
New Effington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Effington, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 77 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Effington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Effington the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Effington 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 New Effington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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