Sheridan Lake, CO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sheridan Lake, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sheridan Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged high winds on 40 days in the Eastern Kiowa County forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Sheridan Lake, mostly in April and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (33 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| High winds | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 33 | Jun 2023 | May 26, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Nov 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | May 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Dec 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2005 | — |
| Dust storms | 1 | Oct 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Eastern Kiowa County forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sheridan Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 70 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 Sheridan Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 102 mi west | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 136 mi east-southeast | 15,400 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 Sheridan Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sheridan Lake, 4 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 286 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 1999.
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 Sheridan Lake'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.
Sheridan Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sheridan Lake, CO?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 70 miles north-northeast. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sheridan Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sheridan Lake the lowest scan from KGLD is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sheridan Lake 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 Sheridan Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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