Waverly, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Codington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged blizzard conditions on 64 days in the Codington forecast zone and Codington County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in December and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and flooding (52 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzards | 64 | Nov 2025 | Feb 7, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Jun 2026 | Jun 21, 2013 · $574,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $6.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 34 | May 2026 | Feb 10, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Mar 2025 | Jan 10, 1996 · 3 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2025 | Mar 22, 2009 · $25,000 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 Codington forecast zone and Codington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 32 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rauville 2 W weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (7.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 2.1 | 7.6 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 77 miles west-northwest. 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 98 mi south | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 167 mi east | 21,700 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 21, 1961, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on July 27, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 290 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 11, 2017.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 77 miles west-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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