Durham, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Durham, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Durham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Durham, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2021 | Jun 13, 2010 · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 10, 2007 · $18 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2025 | Mar 27, 2009 · 1 death · $70,000 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Durham get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Durham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Durham weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.1 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 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 Durham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 59 miles south-southwest. 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 Durham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 64 mi northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 130 mi south-southwest | 14,500 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 Durham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Durham, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 29, 2022, which touched down about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 494 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 13, 1990.
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 Durham'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.
Durham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Durham, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 59 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Durham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Durham the lowest scan from KICT is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Durham 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 Durham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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