Oral, SD Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Oral, Fall River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Oral?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Eastern Fall River forecast zone and Fall River County — the most common reported hazard around Oral, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and flooding (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds147Jun 2026Jul 20, 2009 · 1 death
Flash flooding16May 2018Jun 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Flooding11Jul 2019May 22, 2019 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms3Mar 2025—
High winds3Dec 2025—
Wildfires3Sep 2000—
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2025—
Lightning casualties & damage1Jul 1997Jul 23, 1997 · $5,000 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 Eastern Fall River forecast zone and Fall River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Oral get?

A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Oral, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oral weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
1.83.76.65.67.15.65.21.2

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Oral?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 54 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over OralView
KUDX
Rapid City, SD		54 mi north-northeast4,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLNX
North Platte, NE		169 mi southeast22,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KCYS
Cheyenne, WY		175 mi south-southwest23,300 ftLimited — 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 Oral

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 25 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oral, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 19, 1983, which passed about 16 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2021, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 413 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 12, 2001.

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 Oral'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.

Oral radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Oral, SD?

KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 54 miles north-northeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 169 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Oral?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Oral the lowest scan from KUDX is about 4,000 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for Oral 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 Oral, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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