Hamilton, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton, Greenwood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Greenwood forecast zone and Greenwood County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton, mostly in May and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2024 | Apr 26, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Oct 6, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Greenwood forecast zone and Greenwood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamilton get?
A normal year brings about 3.7 inches of snow to Hamilton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Thrall 3Sse weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Hamilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 70 miles north. 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 Hamilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 70 mi north | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 73 mi west-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,400 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 Hamilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1956, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 28, 2012.
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 Hamilton'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.
Hamilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 70 miles north. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton the lowest scan from KTWX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton 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 Hamilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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