Hudson, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hudson, Stafford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hudson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Stafford forecast zone and Stafford County — the most common reported hazard around Hudson, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and high winds (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | Apr 2026 | Jun 30, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Nov 2023 | — |
| High winds | 13 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $8,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2010 | May 8, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Stafford forecast zone and Stafford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hudson get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Hudson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hudson weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 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 Hudson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 73 miles east-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 Hudson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 75 mi west-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 99 mi south-southeast | 9,400 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 Hudson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 184 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hudson, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 1950, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 704 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 22, 1995.
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 Hudson'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.
Hudson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hudson, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 73 miles east-southeast. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hudson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hudson the lowest scan from KICT is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hudson 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 Hudson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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