Pine Lakes Addition, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Lakes Addition, Minnehaha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Lakes Addition?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Minnehaha forecast zone and Minnehaha County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Lakes Addition, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 88 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $28 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 61 | Dec 2025 | Nov 10, 2020 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 51 | May 2026 | Jun 16, 2004 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | May 2026 | Oct 26, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Dec 2025 | Jan 19, 2025 · 1 death |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2026 | Jan 9, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jun 2026 | — |
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 Minnehaha forecast zone and Minnehaha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine Lakes Addition get?
A normal year brings about 49 inches of snow to Pine Lakes Addition, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sioux Falls 3.4 Ese weather station 2.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (11.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.0 | 11.9 | 8.0 | 10.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0.5 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pine Lakes Addition?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 5 miles west-northwest. 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 Pine Lakes Addition | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 5 mi west-northwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 155 mi south | 19,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 158 mi north-northwest | 19,800 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 Pine Lakes Addition
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Lakes Addition, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1993, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 28, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 495 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 13, 1997.
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 Pine Lakes Addition'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.
Pine Lakes Addition radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Lakes Addition, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 5 miles west-northwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 155 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine Lakes Addition?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine Lakes Addition the lowest scan from KFSD is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pine Lakes Addition 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 Pine Lakes Addition, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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