Ingalls, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ingalls, Gray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ingalls?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Gray forecast zone and Gray County — the most common reported hazard around Ingalls, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and high winds (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Aug 2025 | Jun 14, 2009 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 33 | Feb 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $4,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2016 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2000 | — |
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 Gray forecast zone and Gray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ingalls get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Ingalls, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cimarron weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Ingalls?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 27 miles east. 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 Ingalls | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 27 mi east | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 126 mi north-northwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 148 mi east-southeast | 17,800 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 Ingalls
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 159 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ingalls, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 23, 1967, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 790 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 107 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 26, 1996.
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 Ingalls'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.
Ingalls radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ingalls, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 27 miles east. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ingalls?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ingalls the lowest scan from KDDC is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ingalls 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 Ingalls, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Garden City, KS radar 24 mi
- Dodge City, KS radar 24 mi
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