Yale, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yale, Beadle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Beadle forecast zone and Beadle County — the most common reported hazard around Yale, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (62 days) and high winds (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Aug 28, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2019 · $45 million damage |
| High winds | 46 | Mar 2026 | Feb 11, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | Nov 28, 2019 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 37 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 37 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Aug 2025 | Jun 10, 2023 · $220,000 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 Beadle forecast zone and Beadle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yale get?
A normal year brings about 39 inches of snow to Yale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Iroquois weather station 8.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 5.0 | 8.6 | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 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 Yale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 74 miles north-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 Yale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KABR Aberdeen, SD | 74 mi north-northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 86 mi southeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBIS Bismarck, ND | 210 mi northwest | 31,700 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 Yale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yale, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 24, 2003, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 19, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 259 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 28, 1991.
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 Yale'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.
Yale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yale, SD?
KABR (Aberdeen, SD), about 74 miles north-northwest. KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yale the lowest scan from KABR is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Yale 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 Yale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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