Grainfield, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grainfield, Gove County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grainfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Gove forecast zone and Gove County — the most common reported hazard around Grainfield, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Oct 12, 2021 · $285,000 damage |
| High winds | 64 | Mar 2026 | Oct 12, 2021 · $96,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Mar 2025 | Jan 4, 2005 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | Dec 27, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2018 | Sep 25, 2008 · $24,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 9 | May 2026 | Dec 2, 2022 · $75,000 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 Gove forecast zone and Gove County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grainfield get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Grainfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grainfield weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (6.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Grainfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 68 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 Grainfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 68 mi west-northwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 136 mi northeast | 15,600 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 Grainfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grainfield, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 23, 2008, which passed about 7 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 663 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 103 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 14, 1967.
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 Grainfield'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.
Grainfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grainfield, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 68 miles west-northwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grainfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grainfield the lowest scan from KGLD is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grainfield 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 Grainfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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