Barnard, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barnard, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barnard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Barnard, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Mar 23, 2009 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Sep 10, 2003 · $784,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jun 2, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $9.8 million 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barnard get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Barnard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Barnard weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 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 Barnard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 81 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 Barnard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 81 mi north-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 98 mi east | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 111 mi south-southeast | 11,300 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 Barnard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barnard, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 12, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 617 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 2002.
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 Barnard'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.
Barnard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barnard, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 81 miles north-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barnard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barnard the lowest scan from KUEX is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Barnard 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 Barnard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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