Jennings, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jennings, Decatur County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jennings?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County — the most common reported hazard around Jennings, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | May 2026 | May 31, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 48 | Mar 2026 | Feb 25, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $2.7 million damage |
| Blizzards | 13 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2019 | — |
| Dust storms | 10 | May 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2023 | Jul 30, 1998 · $5,000 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 Decatur forecast zone and Decatur County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jennings get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Jennings, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dresden weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Jennings?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 78 miles west-southwest. 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 Jennings | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 108 mi east-northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 134 mi south | 15,100 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 Jennings
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jennings, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1970, which crossed near town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 21, 2023, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 519 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 25, 1965.
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 Jennings'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.
Jennings radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jennings, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 78 miles west-southwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jennings?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jennings the lowest scan from KGLD is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jennings 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 Jennings, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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