Parker, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parker, Turner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 62 days in the Turner forecast zone and Turner County — the most common reported hazard around Parker, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Dec 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $15 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $41 million damage |
| High winds | 35 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 27 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 22 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | Jul 7, 2003 · $100,000 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 Turner forecast zone and Turner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parker get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Parker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marion weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 5.0 | 9.3 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 6.3 | 3.6 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Parker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 24 miles east-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 Parker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 24 mi east-northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 149 mi south-southeast | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 156 mi north-northwest | 19,300 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 Parker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 161 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parker, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 28, 2025, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 502 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 14, 1970.
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 Parker'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.
Parker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parker, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 24 miles east-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parker the lowest scan from KFSD is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parker 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 Parker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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