Pembrook Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pembrook Colony, Edmunds County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pembrook Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Edmunds forecast zone and Edmunds County — the most common reported hazard around Pembrook Colony, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (60 days) and high winds (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Apr 2026 | — |
| High winds | 54 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2022 | Sep 8, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2024 | — |
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 Edmunds forecast zone and Edmunds County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pembrook Colony get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Pembrook Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ipswich weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 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 Pembrook Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 29 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 Pembrook Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 29 mi east-northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 128 mi northwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 166 mi southeast | 21,500 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 Pembrook Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pembrook Colony, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on July 31, 1966, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 5, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 28, 1955.
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 Pembrook Colony'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.
Pembrook Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pembrook Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 29 miles east-northeast. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pembrook Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pembrook Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pembrook Colony 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 Pembrook Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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