New Holland, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Holland, Douglas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Holland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 53 days in the Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County — the most common reported hazard around New Holland, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (43 days) and high winds (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 53 | Feb 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 34 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | Jul 15, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2020 | Sep 10, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $27 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 Douglas forecast zone and Douglas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Holland get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to New Holland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Platte weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | 6.3 | 9.2 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 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 Holland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 95 miles east. 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 Holland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 95 mi east | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 140 mi north | 16,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 143 mi southwest | 16,700 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 Holland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Holland, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1962, which passed about 12 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 28, 2019, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 283 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 22, 1993.
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 Holland'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 Holland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Holland, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 95 miles east. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Holland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Holland the lowest scan from KFSD is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Holland 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 Holland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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