South Shore, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Shore, Codington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Shore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 64 days in the Codington forecast zone and Codington County — the most common reported hazard around South Shore, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 64 | Nov 2025 | Feb 7, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $574,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $6.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 34 | May 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2025 | Jan 10, 1996 · 3 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Mar 22, 2009 · $25,000 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 Codington forecast zone and Codington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Shore get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to South Shore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rauville 2 W weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2.1 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 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 South Shore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 76 miles west-northwest. 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 South Shore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 76 mi west-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 105 mi south | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 165 mi east | 21,300 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 South Shore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Shore, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1961, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 27, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 19, 1997.
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 South Shore'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.
South Shore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Shore, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 76 miles west-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Shore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Shore the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Shore 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 South Shore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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