Shannon Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shannon Colony, Miner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shannon Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Miner forecast zone and Miner County — the most common reported hazard around Shannon Colony, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2022 · $135,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Nov 2025 | Mar 31, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 36 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 31 | Mar 2026 | Jan 17, 1996 · $110,000 damage |
| High winds | 29 | Mar 2026 | Apr 5, 2000 · $17,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $19 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Apr 2023 | Nov 27, 2005 · $1.0 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 Miner forecast zone and Miner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shannon Colony get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to Shannon Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Howard weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 5.8 | 6.4 | 6.6 | 5.2 | 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 Shannon Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 44 miles 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 Shannon Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 44 mi southeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 113 mi north-northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 192 mi south-southeast | 27,200 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 Shannon Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shannon Colony, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 30, 1998, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 30, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 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 Shannon Colony'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.
Shannon Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shannon Colony, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 44 miles southeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shannon Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shannon Colony the lowest scan from KFSD is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shannon Colony 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 Shannon Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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