Poinsett Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poinsett Colony, Hamlin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poinsett Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 57 days in the Hamlin forecast zone and Hamlin County — the most common reported hazard around Poinsett Colony, mostly in December and January. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and flooding (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 57 | Feb 2023 | Mar 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Feb 2026 | Mar 10, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 50 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $11 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · 1 death · $215,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 30 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2025 | Jun 26, 2010 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Jul 2025 | — |
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 Hamlin forecast zone and Hamlin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Poinsett Colony get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Poinsett Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clear Lake weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 7.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 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 Poinsett Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 73 miles south. 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 Poinsett Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 73 mi south | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 164 mi east | 21,100 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 Poinsett Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poinsett Colony, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1993, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Poinsett 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.
Poinsett Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poinsett Colony, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 73 miles south. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poinsett Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poinsett Colony the lowest scan from KFSD is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Poinsett 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 Poinsett Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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