Danville, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danville, Harper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Harper forecast zone and Harper County — the most common reported hazard around Danville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Apr 23, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Mar 12, 1999 · $8,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Oct 2019 | Apr 26, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2019 | Nov 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Jun 9, 2020 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2013 | Mar 27, 2009 · $250,000 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 Harper forecast zone and Harper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Danville get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Danville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Argonia weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Danville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 35 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 Danville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 35 mi northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,500 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 Danville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danville, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 12, 2004, which touched down about 5 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 556 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 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 Danville'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.
Danville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danville, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 35 miles northeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 40 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danville the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Danville 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 Danville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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