Coolidge, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Coolidge, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Coolidge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Coolidge, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Sep 2025 | May 29, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 57 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2015 | — |
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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Coolidge get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Coolidge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Holly weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Coolidge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 93 miles north. 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 Coolidge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 93 mi north | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 113 mi east | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 121 mi west-northwest | 13,000 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 Coolidge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coolidge, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which passed about 6 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 353 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 28, 2003.
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 Coolidge'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.
Coolidge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Coolidge, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 93 miles north. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Coolidge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coolidge the lowest scan from KGLD is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Coolidge 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 Coolidge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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