White Rock, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Rock, Roberts County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 90 days in the Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County — the most common reported hazard around White Rock, mostly in November and March. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (78 days) and blizzards (70 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 90 | May 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 78 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 70 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 51 | Jan 2026 | Dec 8, 1996 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 31 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $12 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jun 11, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | Dec 25, 2016 · $1.2 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 Roberts forecast zone and Roberts County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Rock get?
A normal year brings about 36 inches of snow to White Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Rock Dam weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 1.7 | 9.9 | 4.9 | 9.0 | 5.4 | 4.4 | 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 White Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 94 miles west-southwest. 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 White Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 94 mi west-southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMVX Grand Forks, ND | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 162 mi south | 20,500 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 White Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Rock, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on August 7, 2010, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on August 21, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on July 2, 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 White Rock'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.
White Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Rock, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 94 miles west-southwest. KMVX (Grand Forks, ND) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Rock the lowest scan from KABR is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for White Rock 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 White Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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