Kanorado, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kanorado, Sherman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kanorado?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 242 days in the Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County — the most common reported hazard around Kanorado, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (130 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 242 | Jun 2026 | Apr 16, 2002 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 130 | Apr 2026 | May 25, 2024 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Nov 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Aug 2023 | Mar 28, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 28 | Mar 2026 | Mar 14, 2025 · 8 deaths |
| Blizzards | 24 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2023 | May 17, 2023 · $20 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 Sherman forecast zone and Sherman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kanorado get?
A normal year brings about 34 inches of snow to Kanorado, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Burlington weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | 3.7 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 6.8 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 0.3 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kanorado?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 18 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 Kanorado | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 18 mi east | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 130 mi west-southwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 137 mi west-northwest | 15,700 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 Kanorado
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kanorado, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on July 7, 1993, which passed about 17 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 16, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 682 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 108 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 9, 1971.
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 Kanorado'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.
Kanorado radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kanorado, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 18 miles east. KPUX (Pueblo, CO) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kanorado?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kanorado the lowest scan from KGLD is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kanorado 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 Kanorado, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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