Sunset Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunset Colony, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunset Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 69 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Sunset Colony, mostly in January and December. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (65 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 69 | Dec 2025 | Feb 12, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2011 · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2025 | Aug 15, 2014 · $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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sunset Colony get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Sunset Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Britton weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.1 | 9.8 | 8.3 | 9.8 | 6.1 | 5.1 | 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 Sunset Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 35 miles southwest. 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 Sunset Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 35 mi southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 153 mi west-northwest | 18,700 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 Sunset Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunset Colony, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F4 on June 23, 2002, which passed about 24 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 9, 2021, which touched down about 14 miles south of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 26, 1977.
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 Sunset 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.
Sunset Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunset Colony, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 35 miles southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sunset Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunset Colony the lowest scan from KABR is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sunset 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 Sunset Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Groton, SD radar 27 mi
- Aberdeen, SD radar 37 mi
- Webster, SD radar 37 mi
- Sisseton, SD radar 42 mi