Hoisington, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hoisington, Barton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hoisington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 164 days in the Barton forecast zone and Barton County — the most common reported hazard around Hoisington, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 164 | Jun 2026 | Aug 19, 2005 · $5.0 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Feb 9, 2002 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 28 | Sep 2021 | May 23, 2014 · $8,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Aug 2023 | May 5, 2007 · $30 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2011 | Jul 16, 2010 · $1.8 million damage |
| Blizzards | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 27, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $9.8 million 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 Barton forecast zone and Barton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hoisington get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Hoisington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galatia 4E weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 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 Hoisington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 83 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 Hoisington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 83 mi southwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 94 mi southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 126 mi north | 13,700 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 Hoisington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 210 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoisington, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 2001, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 732 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 92 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2011.
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 Hoisington'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.
Hoisington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoisington, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 83 miles southwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hoisington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hoisington the lowest scan from KDDC is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hoisington 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 Hoisington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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