Stickney, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stickney, Aurora County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stickney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Aurora forecast zone and Aurora County — the most common reported hazard around Stickney, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 49 | Jun 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Feb 2025 | Mar 31, 1998 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 33 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 32 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 25 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $16 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | Jun 9, 2020 · $5,000 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 Aurora forecast zone and Aurora County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stickney get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Stickney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Lake weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 3.7 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 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 Stickney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 86 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 Stickney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 86 mi east | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 129 mi north | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 156 mi southwest | 19,400 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 Stickney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stickney, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 21, 1962, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2018, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 21, 2007.
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 Stickney'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.
Stickney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stickney, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 86 miles east. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stickney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stickney the lowest scan from KFSD is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Stickney 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 Stickney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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