Horace, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horace, Greeley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horace?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Greeley forecast zone and Greeley County — the most common reported hazard around Horace, mostly in July and August. Next come high winds (45 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2015 · $700,000 damage |
| High winds | 45 | Jun 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2023 | Dec 29, 2006 · $785,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Feb 24, 2007 · 1 death |
| Dust storms | 12 | Jun 2026 | Sep 23, 2013 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 · $11,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Sep 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 · $2,000 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 Greeley forecast zone and Greeley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horace get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Horace, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tribune 1W weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Horace?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 62 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 Horace | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 62 mi north | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 111 mi east-southeast | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 129 mi west | 14,300 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 Horace
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horace, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which passed about 16 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles north of town.
Hail: 481 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 73 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 6, 1994.
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 Horace'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.
Horace radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horace, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 62 miles north. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horace?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horace the lowest scan from KGLD is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horace 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 Horace, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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