New Witten, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Witten, Tripp County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Witten?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 129 days in the Tripp forecast zone and Tripp County — the most common reported hazard around New Witten, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (78 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jun 24, 2009 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 78 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 23 | Dec 2023 | Mar 30, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jun 2024 | Jul 14, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Jun 5, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jul 2006 | — |
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 Tripp forecast zone and Tripp County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Witten get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to New Witten, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Winner weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9 | 6.0 | 9.6 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 8.3 | 9.2 | 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 Witten?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 105 miles south-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 Witten | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 145 mi west-northwest | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 162 mi north-northeast | 20,500 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 Witten
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Witten, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on May 8, 1965, which passed about 23 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2020, which touched down about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 6, 1986.
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 Witten'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 Witten radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Witten, SD?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 105 miles south-southwest. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Witten?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Witten the lowest scan from KLNX is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for New Witten 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 Witten, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Mission, SD radar 31 mi
- Gregory, SD radar 36 mi
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