Selby, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Selby, Walworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Selby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County — the most common reported hazard around Selby, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (65 days) and blizzards (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 46 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Apr 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $3.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Jul 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2018 | May 17, 2018 · $3.0 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 Walworth forecast zone and Walworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Selby get?
A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Selby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Selby weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.5 | 7.6 | 4.0 | 7.0 | 5.1 | 4.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Selby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 79 miles east. 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 Selby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 79 mi east | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 94 mi north-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUDX Rapid City, SD | 167 mi southwest | 21,600 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 Selby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Selby, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on May 22, 2010, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on September 14, 2025, which passed about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 7, 1990.
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 Selby'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.
Selby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Selby, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 79 miles east. KBIS (Bismarck, ND) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Selby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Selby the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Selby 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 Selby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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