Johnson City, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Johnson City, Stanton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Johnson City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 83 days in the Stanton forecast zone and Stanton County — the most common reported hazard around Johnson City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 83 | Aug 2025 | Sep 18, 1996 · $52,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 37 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2001 · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| 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 Stanton forecast zone and Stanton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Johnson City get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Johnson City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Johnson weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 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 Johnson City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 98 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 Johnson City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 98 mi east | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 124 mi north | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 146 mi west-northwest | 17,400 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 Johnson City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Johnson City, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1951, which passed about 21 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 564 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 12, 2005.
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 Johnson City'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.
Johnson City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Johnson City, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 98 miles east. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Johnson City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Johnson City the lowest scan from KDDC is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Johnson City 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 Johnson City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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