Spring Valley Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spring Valley Colony, Jerauld County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spring Valley Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Jerauld forecast zone and Jerauld County — the most common reported hazard around Spring Valley Colony, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (43 days) and blizzards (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jun 24, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $9.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2005 | 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 Jerauld forecast zone and Jerauld County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spring Valley Colony get?
A normal year brings about 41 inches of snow to Spring Valley Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gann Valley 3 Nne weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 2.4 | 9.6 | 7.8 | 9.3 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 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 Spring Valley Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 101 miles north-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 Spring Valley Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 167 mi south-southwest | 21,700 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 Spring Valley Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spring Valley Colony, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an EF4 on June 18, 2014, which passed about 24 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 6, 1987.
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 Spring Valley 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.
Spring Valley Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spring Valley Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 101 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spring Valley Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spring Valley Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 9,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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