Edmond, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edmond, Norton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edmond?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Norton forecast zone and Norton County — the most common reported hazard around Edmond, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | May 2026 | Jun 14, 2014 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $4,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Mar 2025 | Dec 29, 2006 · $22 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2023 | Sep 3, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2024 | May 22, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Norton forecast zone and Norton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edmond get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Edmond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Densmore 2N weather station 5.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 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 Edmond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 87 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 Edmond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 87 mi northeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 102 mi west | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 129 mi south | 14,300 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 Edmond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edmond, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 21, 2023, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 568 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 25, 1965.
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 Edmond'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.
Edmond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edmond, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 87 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edmond?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edmond the lowest scan from KUEX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Edmond 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 Edmond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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