Yankton, SD Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Yankton, Yankton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Yankton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Yankton forecast zone and Yankton County — the most common reported hazard around Yankton, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jul 2025 | Jul 6, 2020 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flooding | 60 | Jul 2024 | Jun 1, 2019 · $22 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Nov 2025 | Dec 30, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 42 | Mar 2026 | Oct 29, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 29 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2023 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Dec 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2026 | Nov 28, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jul 2024 | Jul 6, 1998 · $50,000 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 Yankton forecast zone and Yankton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Yankton get?
A normal year brings about 38 inches of snow to Yankton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Yankton 2 E weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 5.9 | 7.6 | 6.7 | 8.5 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Yankton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 59 miles 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 Yankton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 59 mi northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 121 mi south-southeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 175 mi west-southwest | 23,300 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 Yankton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Yankton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1965, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on July 3, 2023, which touched down about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 444 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 17, 1965.
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 Yankton'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.
Yankton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Yankton, SD?
KFSD (Sioux Falls, SD), about 59 miles northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Yankton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Yankton the lowest scan from KFSD is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Yankton 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 Yankton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Elk Point, SD radar 39 mi
- Lennox, SD radar 41 mi
- Parkston, SD radar 46 mi
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