Hugoton, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hugoton, Stevens County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hugoton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Stevens forecast zone and Stevens County — the most common reported hazard around Hugoton, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Aug 2025 | Jun 14, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 39 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2025 | Sep 23, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Feb 2026 | — |
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 Stevens forecast zone and Stevens County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hugoton get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Hugoton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hugoton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 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 Hugoton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 86 miles east-northeast. 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 Hugoton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 86 mi east-northeast | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 136 mi south | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 153 mi north | 18,700 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 Hugoton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hugoton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1993, which passed about 5 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 26, 2023, which passed about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 495 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 12, 1998.
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 Hugoton'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.
Hugoton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hugoton, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 86 miles east-northeast. KAMA (Amarillo, TX) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hugoton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hugoton the lowest scan from KDDC is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hugoton 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 Hugoton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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