Dwight, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Dwight, Morris 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 Dwight?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Morris forecast zone and Morris County — the most common reported hazard around Dwight, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (22 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	62	Jun 2026	Aug 25, 2006 · $40,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	43	Jan 2026	—
Flash flooding	22	May 2022	May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $70,000 damage
Excessive heat	21	Jul 2012	Jul 13, 2000 · 2 deaths
High winds	13	Jun 2014	Jun 17, 2011 · $5,000 damage
Flooding	13	May 2015	Jun 3, 2005 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	7	Dec 2022	—
Ice storms & sleet	6	Nov 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 Morris forecast zone and Morris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Dwight get?

A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Dwight, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alta Vista weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.5	1.7	3.8	4.7	4.1	1.5	0.2	0.1

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

Which radars cover Dwight?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 22 miles east-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 Dwight	View
KTWX Topeka, KS	22 mi east-northeast	1,300 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KICT Wichita, KS	94 mi south-southwest	8,800 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEAX Kansas City, MO	125 mi east	13,600 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 Dwight

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dwight, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east of town.

Hail: 607 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 13, 2024.

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 Dwight'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.

Dwight radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Dwight, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 22 miles east-northeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Dwight?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dwight the lowest scan from KTWX is about 1,300 ft up.

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

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