Holyrood, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holyrood, Ellsworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holyrood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Ellsworth forecast zone and Ellsworth County — the most common reported hazard around Holyrood, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and high winds (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 34 | Mar 2026 | Mar 23, 2009 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Sep 2025 | May 23, 2007 · $4.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | May 2024 | Sep 4, 2018 · $200 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Ellsworth forecast zone and Ellsworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Holyrood get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Holyrood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Claflin weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.0 | 1.9 | 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 Holyrood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 83 miles southeast. 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 Holyrood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 83 mi southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 120 mi north | 12,700 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 Holyrood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 162 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holyrood, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 2001, which passed about 19 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 1, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 702 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 13, 2000.
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 Holyrood'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.
Holyrood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holyrood, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 83 miles southeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holyrood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holyrood the lowest scan from KICT 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 Holyrood 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 Holyrood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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