Hartford, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartford, Lyon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Lyon forecast zone and Lyon County — the most common reported hazard around Hartford, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2014 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2025 | Jul 10, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2012 | Jul 15, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2023 | May 19, 1998 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | Apr 4, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | Jan 5, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Lyon forecast zone and Lyon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartford get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Hartford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lebo weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Hartford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 50 miles north-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 Hartford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 50 mi north-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 93 mi west-southwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 98 mi east-northeast | 9,300 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 Hartford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartford, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 519 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1992.
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 Hartford'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.
Hartford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartford, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 50 miles north-northwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartford the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hartford 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 Hartford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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