Ree Heights, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ree Heights, Hand County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ree Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Hand forecast zone and Hand County — the most common reported hazard around Ree Heights, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 61 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 41 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2023 | Jun 1, 2019 · $36 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 · $191,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | 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 Hand forecast zone and Hand County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ree Heights get?
A normal year brings about 44 inches of snow to Ree Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Miller weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (10.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 4.3 | 8.7 | 7.0 | 10.7 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ree Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 76 miles north-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 Ree Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 76 mi north-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 138 mi east-southeast | 16,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 173 mi north-northwest | 23,000 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 Ree Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ree Heights, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and August. The strongest was an F3 on August 24, 2006, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on August 30, 2020, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 6, 1987.
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 Ree Heights'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.
Ree Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ree Heights, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 76 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ree Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ree Heights the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ree Heights 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 Ree Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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