Deerfield, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Deerfield, Kearny County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Deerfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Kearny forecast zone and Kearny County — the most common reported hazard around Deerfield, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and high winds (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | Sep 2025 | Oct 21, 2008 · $3.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 28 | Mar 2026 | May 10, 2010 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Jun 2023 | Aug 6, 1997 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jul 2009 | Jul 22, 2009 · $1,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Kearny forecast zone and Kearny County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Deerfield get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Deerfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakin weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.1 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Deerfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 65 miles east-southeast. 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 Deerfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 65 mi east-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 100 mi north-northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 169 mi west-northwest | 22,000 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 Deerfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Deerfield, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 23, 1967, which passed about 8 miles north-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 617 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 21, 1969.
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 Deerfield'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.
Deerfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Deerfield, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 65 miles east-southeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Deerfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Deerfield the lowest scan from KDDC is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Deerfield 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 Deerfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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