Tulare, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tulare, Spink County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tulare?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 86 days in the Spink forecast zone and Spink County — the most common reported hazard around Tulare, mostly in March and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (59 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 86 | Aug 2023 | Jul 1, 2022 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 59 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 51 | Feb 2026 | Feb 10, 2013 · 1 death |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2014 | Apr 6, 2006 · $15,000 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 Spink forecast zone and Spink County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tulare?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 50 miles north. 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 Tulare | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 50 mi north | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 178 mi northwest | 23,900 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 Tulare
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tulare, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on August 24, 2006, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 22, 2022, which touched down about 20 miles south of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 21, 2013.
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 Tulare'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.
Tulare radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tulare, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 50 miles north. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tulare?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tulare the lowest scan from KABR is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tulare 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 Tulare, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Redfield, SD radar 9 mi
- Miller, SD radar 28 mi
- Huron, SD radar 30 mi
- Clark, SD radar 39 mi
- Aberdeen, SD radar 50 mi
- De Smet, SD radar 53 mi
- Groton, SD radar 53 mi