Oahe Acres, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oahe Acres, Hughes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oahe Acres?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 102 days in the Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County — the most common reported hazard around Oahe Acres, mostly in October and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 40 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Jul 2020 | Jun 1, 2019 · $2.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2024 | Sep 2, 1999 · $175,000 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 Hughes forecast zone and Hughes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oahe Acres get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Oahe Acres, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pierre Rgnl Ap weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 5.1 | 8.0 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 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 Oahe Acres?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 117 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 Oahe Acres | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 117 mi northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 125 mi west | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 161 mi north | 20,300 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 Oahe Acres
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 38 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oahe Acres, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 23, 1973, which touched down about 8 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 18, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 18, 2023.
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 Oahe Acres'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.
Oahe Acres radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oahe Acres, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 117 miles northeast. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oahe Acres?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oahe Acres the lowest scan from KABR is about 12,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oahe Acres 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 Oahe Acres, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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