Lenora, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lenora, Norton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lenora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Norton forecast zone and Norton County — the most common reported hazard around Lenora, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | May 2026 | Jun 14, 2014 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 41 | Mar 2026 | Apr 7, 2006 · $4,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Mar 2025 | Dec 29, 2006 · $22 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | Aug 2023 | Sep 3, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2024 | May 22, 2008 · $25,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 5 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Norton forecast zone and Norton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lenora get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Lenora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lenora Coop weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 1.2 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 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 Lenora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 92 miles west. 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 Lenora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 92 mi west | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 96 mi east-northeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 128 mi south | 14,100 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 Lenora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lenora, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1970, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 21, 2023, which passed about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 565 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 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 Lenora'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.
Lenora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lenora, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 92 miles west. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lenora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lenora the lowest scan from KGLD is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lenora 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 Lenora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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