Herndon, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Herndon, Rawlins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Herndon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Rawlins forecast zone and Rawlins County — the most common reported hazard around Herndon, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 74 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Feb 2025 | Dec 29, 2006 · $165,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jun 2026 | Apr 24, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 17 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 14 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2023 | Aug 23, 2019 · $15,000 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 Rawlins forecast zone and Rawlins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Herndon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 61 miles southwest. 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 Herndon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 61 mi southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 127 mi east-northeast | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLNX North Platte, NE | 142 mi north | 16,600 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 Herndon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Herndon, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 15, 1990, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 6, 2024, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 629 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 96 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 22, 2023.
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 Herndon'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.
Herndon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Herndon, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 61 miles southwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Herndon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Herndon the lowest scan from KGLD is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Herndon 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 Herndon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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