West Brule, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Brule, Lyman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Brule?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Lyman forecast zone and Lyman County — the most common reported hazard around West Brule, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (100 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | — |
| High winds | 100 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 56 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 36 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 25 | Feb 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2025 | Jun 20, 2011 · 2 deaths |
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 Lyman forecast zone and Lyman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Brule get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to West Brule, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lake Sharpe Prj weather station 8.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 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 West Brule?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 113 miles north-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 West Brule | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 149 mi east-southeast | 17,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 154 mi south-southwest | 18,900 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 West Brule
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Brule, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in July and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 16, 1992, which touched down about 10 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 15, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 11, 2003.
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 West Brule'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.
West Brule radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Brule, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 113 miles north-northeast. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 149 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Brule?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Brule the lowest scan from KABR is about 11,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for West Brule 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 West Brule, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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