Greensburg, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greensburg, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greensburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Greensburg, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Sep 2025 | Aug 2, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Mar 12, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | May 14, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Greensburg get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Greensburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greensburg weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 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 Greensburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 39 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 Greensburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 39 mi west-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 87 mi southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 101 mi east | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Greensburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 164 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greensburg, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF5 on May 4, 2007, which passed about 2 miles west of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 754 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 105 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 11, 1996.
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 Greensburg'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.
Greensburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greensburg, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 39 miles west-northwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greensburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greensburg the lowest scan from KDDC is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greensburg 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 Greensburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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