Quinn, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quinn, Pennington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quinn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 263 days in the Pennington Co Plains forecast zone and Pennington County — the most common reported hazard around Quinn, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (216 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 263 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 216 | Jan 2026 | Apr 24, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 62 | Apr 2024 | Oct 26, 1996 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Jun 2023 | May 21, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Blizzards | 32 | Dec 2023 | Mar 23, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jul 2022 | Jun 5, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Aug 2016 | Aug 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 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 Pennington Co Plains forecast zone and Pennington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quinn get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Quinn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cottonwood 2 E weather station 13.3 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 Quinn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 36 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 Quinn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 36 mi west-northwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 161 mi south-southeast | 20,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 204 mi north-northeast | 30,100 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 Quinn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quinn, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and May. The strongest was an F2 on May 2, 1964, which passed about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 30, 2013, which touched down about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 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 Quinn'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.
Quinn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quinn, SD?
KUDX (Rapid City, SD), about 36 miles west-northwest. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 161 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quinn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quinn the lowest scan from KUDX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quinn 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 Quinn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Box Elder, SD radar 48 mi
- Rapid City, SD radar 55 mi
- Summerset, SD radar 62 mi