Ovid, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ovid, Sedgwick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ovid?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 66 days in the Sedgwick County forecast zone and Sedgwick County — the most common reported hazard around Ovid, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (41 days) and blizzards (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 66 | Mar 2026 | May 20, 2001 · $691,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2008 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 18 | Dec 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Mar 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 7 | Aug 2011 | Jun 12, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2006 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Sedgwick County forecast zone and Sedgwick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ovid get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Ovid, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Julesburg weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ovid?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 116 miles south-southeast. 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 Ovid | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 116 mi northeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCYS Cheyenne, WY | 127 mi west | 13,900 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 Ovid
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ovid, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F3 on June 27, 1960, which passed about 10 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 23, 2024, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 555 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 5, 2000.
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 Ovid'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.
Ovid radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ovid, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 116 miles south-southeast. KLNX (North Platte, NE) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ovid?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ovid the lowest scan from KGLD is about 12,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ovid 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 Ovid, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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