Milton, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Milton, Sumner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Milton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County — the most common reported hazard around Milton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (30 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds169Jun 2026Apr 28, 1996 · $7.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms34Jan 2026Feb 8, 2011 · $65,000 damage
Flooding30Jul 2020Sep 13, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding25Jun 2026May 8, 2019 · $2.1 million damage
High winds14Mar 2026Jun 10, 2020 · $6,000 damage
Excessive heat12Aug 2011Jul 15, 2011 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet3Jan 2017—
Blizzards2Feb 2013Mar 27, 2009 · $50,000 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 Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Milton get?

A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Milton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Norwich weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.6 in).

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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Milton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 23 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MiltonView
KICT
Wichita, KS		23 mi northeast1,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		52 mi south-southwest3,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDDC
Dodge City, KS		122 mi west13,100 ftLimited — 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 Milton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 163 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milton, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 26, 1991, which passed about 16 miles east of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 742 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 77 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.75-inch hail on September 15, 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 Milton'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.

Milton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Milton, KS?

KICT (Wichita, KS), about 23 miles northeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Milton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milton the lowest scan from KICT is about 1,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Milton 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 Milton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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