Tschetter Colony, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tschetter Colony, Hutchinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tschetter Colony?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 76 days in the Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County — the most common reported hazard around Tschetter Colony, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (60 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 76 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $61 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 10, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 60 | Feb 2025 | Apr 9, 2013 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 27, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 29 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 29 | Mar 2026 | Mar 24, 1996 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 28 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jul 2020 | Jun 5, 2008 · $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 Hutchinson forecast zone and Hutchinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tschetter Colony get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Tschetter Colony, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Menno weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.4 | 7.8 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Tschetter Colony?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 51 miles east-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 Tschetter Colony | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 51 mi east-northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 149 mi north-northwest | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 157 mi south-southeast | 19,500 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 Tschetter Colony
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tschetter Colony, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1962, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 31, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 290 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 1, 2008.
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 Tschetter 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.
Tschetter Colony radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tschetter Colony, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 51 miles east-northeast. KABR (Aberdeen, SD) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tschetter Colony?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tschetter Colony the lowest scan from KFSD is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tschetter 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 Tschetter Colony, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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