Philip, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Philip, Haakon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Philip?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Haakon forecast zone and Haakon County — the most common reported hazard around Philip, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (139 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2001 · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 139 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Mar 2024 | Oct 26, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | May 2023 | Jun 5, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2006 | — |
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 Haakon forecast zone and Haakon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Philip get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Philip, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cottonwood 2 E weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually April (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.8 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Philip?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 58 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 Philip | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 58 mi west | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 154 mi south-southeast | 19,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 187 mi east-northeast | 26,100 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 Philip
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Philip, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 28, 2025.
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 Philip'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.
Philip radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Philip, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 58 miles west. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 154 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Philip?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Philip the lowest scan from KUDX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Philip 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 Philip, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.