Toronto, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Toronto, Deuel County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Toronto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 65 days in the Deuel forecast zone and Deuel County — the most common reported hazard around Toronto, mostly in December and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and blizzards (54 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 65 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $193,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 54 | Feb 2023 | Mar 24, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | Mar 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Mar 22, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Mar 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $2.5 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 Deuel forecast zone and Deuel County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Toronto get?
A normal year brings about 61 inches of snow to Toronto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clear Lake weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (13.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 7.8 | 13.6 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 9.6 | 7.0 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Toronto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 68 miles south. 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 Toronto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 68 mi south | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 106 mi northwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 152 mi east | 18,600 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 Toronto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Toronto, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on July 7, 1955, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on June 28, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 28, 1986.
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 Toronto'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.
Toronto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Toronto, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 68 miles south. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Toronto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Toronto the lowest scan from KFSD is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Toronto 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 Toronto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Flandreau, SD radar 36 mi
- Milbank, SD radar 45 mi
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