Bogue, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bogue, Graham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bogue?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Graham forecast zone and Graham County — the most common reported hazard around Bogue, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Aug 29, 2019 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 59 | Mar 2026 | Oct 18, 2012 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 29, 2006 · $21 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2023 | Jun 30, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Dust storms | 5 | May 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Dec 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 · $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 Graham forecast zone and Graham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bogue get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Bogue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Damar weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 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 Bogue?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 94 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 Bogue | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 94 mi northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 108 mi west | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 112 mi south | 11,400 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 Bogue
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bogue, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1951, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 9, 2022, which touched down about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 516 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 27, 1962.
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 Bogue'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.
Bogue radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bogue, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 94 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bogue?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bogue the lowest scan from KUEX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bogue 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 Bogue, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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