Pringle, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pringle, Custer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pringle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Southern Black Hills forecast zone and Custer County — the most common reported hazard around Pringle, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (89 days) and high winds (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jul 23, 2013 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 89 | Mar 2025 | Oct 26, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 22 | May 2024 | Jan 27, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2026 | Aug 17, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Sep 2023 | May 21, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2014 | Aug 1, 2001 · $500,000 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 Southern Black Hills forecast zone and Custer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pringle get?
A normal year brings about 46 inches of snow to Pringle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wind Cave weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | 4.4 | 7.5 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pringle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 52 miles 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 Pringle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 52 mi northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 181 mi south-southwest | 24,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 191 mi southeast | 27,000 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 Pringle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pringle, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F2 on July 23, 1966, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2021, which passed about 4 miles north of town.
Hail: 753 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on June 22, 1968.
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 Pringle'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.
Pringle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pringle, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 52 miles northeast. KCYS (Cheyenne, WY) is 181 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pringle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pringle the lowest scan from KUDX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pringle 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 Pringle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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