Scotland, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Scotland, Bon Homme County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Scotland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 61 days in the Bon Homme forecast zone and Bon Homme County — the most common reported hazard around Scotland, mostly in June and July. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (51 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 61 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $28 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | Jun 2026 | Sep 4, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Mar 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Apr 23, 2022 · $70,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 27 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Mar 2019 | Jun 4, 2005 · $50,000 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 Bon Homme forecast zone and Bon Homme County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Scotland get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Scotland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Menno weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.4 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Scotland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles east-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 Scotland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 58 mi east-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 144 mi south-southeast | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 163 mi north-northwest | 20,800 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 Scotland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scotland, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 25 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 381 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 17, 1965.
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 Scotland'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.
Scotland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Scotland, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 58 miles east-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Scotland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scotland the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Scotland 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 Scotland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Freeman, SD radar 20 mi
- Parkston, SD radar 22 mi
- Springfield, SD radar 22 mi
- Yankton, SD radar 24 mi
- Wagner, SD radar 29 mi
- Parker, SD radar 34 mi
- Salem, SD radar 43 mi
- Mitchell, SD radar 43 mi
- Lennox, SD radar 44 mi