Ramona, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ramona, Lake County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ramona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Lake forecast zone and Lake County — the most common reported hazard around Ramona, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jul 2025 | Jul 11, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Dec 2025 | — |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Oct 29, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 30 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2019 · $2.9 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $27 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | May 5, 2012 · 1 death · $2.0 million 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 Lake forecast zone and Lake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ramona get?
A normal year brings about 37 inches of snow to Ramona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Madison 2Se weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 4.9 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 8.4 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ramona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 44 miles south-southeast. 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 Ramona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 44 mi south-southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 109 mi north-northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 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 Ramona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ramona, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1993, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2023, which touched down about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 269 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 2002.
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 Ramona'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.
Ramona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ramona, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 44 miles south-southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ramona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ramona the lowest scan from KFSD is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ramona 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 Ramona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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