Chapman, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Chapman, Dickinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Chapman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Dickinson forecast zone and Dickinson County — the most common reported hazard around Chapman, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (30 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds123Jun 2026Jul 22, 1996 · $90,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms48Jan 2026Dec 11, 2000 · 1 death
Flash flooding30Jun 2026Jun 3, 2005 · 1 death · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat18Jul 2012—
High winds17Jun 2014Feb 24, 2007 · $200,000 damage
Flooding14Aug 2016Jun 3, 2005 · $500,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage10Mar 2007Aug 14, 2006 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Dec 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 Dickinson forecast zone and Dickinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Chapman get?

A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Chapman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chapman weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Chapman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 43 miles east. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ChapmanView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		43 mi east2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KICT
Wichita, KS		94 mi south-southwest8,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KUEX
Hastings, NE		120 mi northwest12,700 ftLimited — 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 Chapman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chapman, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 22, 2023, which touched down about 4 miles west of town.

Hail: 648 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 2011.

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 Chapman'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.

Chapman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Chapman, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 43 miles east. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Chapman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chapman the lowest scan from KTWX is about 2,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Chapman 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 Chapman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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