Rosebud, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rosebud, Todd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rosebud?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Todd forecast zone and Todd County — the most common reported hazard around Rosebud, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (78 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Aug 15, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 78 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 57 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 26 | Dec 2023 | Dec 13, 2022 · 5 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2022 | Jun 8, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2019 | Mar 23, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2004 | Jun 8, 2004 · $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 Todd forecast zone and Todd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rosebud get?
A normal year brings about 42 inches of snow to Rosebud, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mission weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 6.1 | 6.6 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.1 | 5.7 | 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 Rosebud?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 89 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 Rosebud | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 89 mi south | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 194 mi northeast | 27,700 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 Rosebud
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rosebud, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F2 on June 15, 1971, which touched down about 9 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 302 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 20, 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 Rosebud'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.
Rosebud radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rosebud, SD?
KLNX (North Platte, NE), about 89 miles south. KUDX (Rapid City, SD) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rosebud?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rosebud the lowest scan from KLNX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rosebud 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 Rosebud, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Mission, SD radar 9 mi
- Winner, SD radar 49 mi