Almena, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Almena, Norton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Almena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Norton forecast zone and Norton County — the most common reported hazard around Almena, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | May 2026 | Jun 14, 2014 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $4,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Mar 2025 | Dec 29, 2006 · $22 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2023 | Sep 3, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2024 | May 22, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | 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 Norton forecast zone and Norton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Almena get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Almena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Is 1N weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 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 Almena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 73 miles east-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 Almena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 73 mi east-northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 112 mi west-southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 148 mi south | 17,700 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 Almena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Almena, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 13 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 1, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 504 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 31, 2024.
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 Almena'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.
Almena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Almena, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 73 miles east-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Almena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Almena the lowest scan from KUEX 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 Almena 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 Almena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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