Logan, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Logan, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Logan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Logan, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2024 | Apr 5, 2005 · $650,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2019 | Sep 4, 2016 · $575,000 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 Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Logan get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Logan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Logan weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 5.7 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Logan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 75 miles northeast. 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 Logan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 75 mi northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 116 mi west | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 133 mi south | 15,000 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 Logan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Logan, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2019, which touched down about 16 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 583 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 31, 1980.
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 Logan'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.
Logan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Logan, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 75 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Logan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Logan the lowest scan from KUEX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Logan 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 Logan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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