Wessington Springs, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wessington Springs, Jerauld County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wessington Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 48 days in the Jerauld forecast zone and Jerauld County — the most common reported hazard around Wessington Springs, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (43 days) and blizzards (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Aug 2025 | Jun 24, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 43 | Mar 2026 | Mar 10, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 36 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 30 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $9.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2005 | Nov 27, 2005 · $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 Jerauld forecast zone and Jerauld County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wessington Springs get?
A normal year brings about 45 inches of snow to Wessington Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wessington Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually April (8.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.7 | 5.3 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.3 | 6.4 | 8.2 | 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 Wessington Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 95 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 Wessington Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 95 mi north | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 98 mi east-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 178 mi southwest | 24,100 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 Wessington Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wessington Springs, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on June 18, 2014, which passed about 8 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 25, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 293 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 21, 2007.
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 Wessington Springs'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.
Wessington Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wessington Springs, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 95 miles north. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wessington Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wessington Springs the lowest scan from KABR is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Wessington Springs 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 Wessington Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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