Levant, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Levant, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Levant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Levant, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2012 · $174,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Mar 7, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 22 | Apr 2026 | Jan 16, 2014 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 4, 2011 · $20,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Aug 2025 | Sep 7, 2009 · $145,000 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Levant get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Levant, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Colby 1Sw weather station 6.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Levant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 27 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 Levant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 27 mi west | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 160 mi east-northeast | 20,100 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 Levant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Levant, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1960, which passed about 12 miles west of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 11, 2023, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 546 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 12, 2010.
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 Levant'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.
Levant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Levant, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 27 miles west. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Levant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Levant the lowest scan from KGLD is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Levant 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 Levant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Goodland, KS radar 28 mi
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