Edson, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edson, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 242 days in the Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Edson, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (130 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 242 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 2002 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 130 | Apr 2026 | May 25, 2024 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Nov 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2023 | Mar 28, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 28 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · 8 deaths |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2023 | May 17, 2023 · $20 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 Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edson get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Edson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brewster 4W weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 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 Edson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 8 miles west-northwest. 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 Edson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 8 mi west-northwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 138 mi southeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 154 mi west-southwest | 18,900 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 Edson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edson, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1960, which passed about 3 miles north of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 25, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 657 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 104 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 20, 2009.
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 Edson'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.
Edson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edson, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 8 miles west-northwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edson the lowest scan from KGLD is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Edson 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 Edson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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