Haddam, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Haddam, Washington 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 Haddam?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Haddam, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and excessive heat (15 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds69Aug 2025Aug 16, 1997 · $10,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms49Jan 2026Mar 4, 2003 · 2 deaths
Excessive heat15Jun 2012—
Flash flooding12May 2016Jun 9, 2005 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill10Dec 2022Apr 4, 2007 · $100,000 damage
High winds10Mar 2009Mar 23, 2009 · $1,000 damage
Flooding6Apr 2026May 7, 2007 · $600,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2017—

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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Haddam get?

A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Haddam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Haddam weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.11.24.26.65.11.30.20.0

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

Which radars cover Haddam?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HaddamView
KUEX
Hastings, NE		68 mi west-northwest5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTWX
Topeka, KS		82 mi southeast7,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOAX
Omaha, NE		113 mi north-northeast11,500 ftLimited — 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 Haddam

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Haddam, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2022, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 578 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 8, 2003.

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 Haddam'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.

Haddam radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Haddam, KS?

KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 68 miles west-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Haddam?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Haddam the lowest scan from KUEX is about 5,500 ft up.

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

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