Peever Flats, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peever Flats, Roberts County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peever Flats?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 90 days in the Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County — the most common reported hazard around Peever Flats, mostly in November and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and blizzards (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 90 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 70 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Jan 2026 | Dec 8, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.2 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 Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peever Flats get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Peever Flats, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Browns Valley weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 5.4 | 9.5 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 5.7 | 4.9 | 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 Peever Flats?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 72 miles west. 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 Peever Flats | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 72 mi west | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 134 mi south | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 140 mi north | 16,200 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 Peever Flats
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peever Flats, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and October. The strongest was an F2 on July 8, 1951, which touched down about 12 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 1, 2023, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 31, 2024.
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 Peever Flats'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.
Peever Flats radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peever Flats, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 72 miles west. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peever Flats?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peever Flats the lowest scan from KABR is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peever Flats 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 Peever Flats, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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