Brewster, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brewster, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brewster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Brewster, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2012 · $174,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Mar 7, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 22 | Apr 2026 | Jan 16, 2014 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Sep 7, 2009 · $145,000 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brewster get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Brewster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brewster 4W weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 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 Brewster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 17 miles west. 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 Brewster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 17 mi west | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 163 mi west-southwest | 20,800 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 Brewster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 167 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brewster, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1960, which passed about 3 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 25, 2024, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 714 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 114 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 12, 2010.
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 Brewster'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.
Brewster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brewster, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 17 miles west. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brewster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brewster the lowest scan from KGLD is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brewster 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 Brewster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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