Mount Hope, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Hope, Sedgwick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Hope?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 277 days in the Sedgwick forecast zone and Sedgwick County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Hope, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (63 days) and flash flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 277 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 1998 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jun 2025 | May 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Jun 2026 | Sep 12, 2008 · 1 death · $17,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2005 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Feb 25, 2000 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 21 | Aug 2024 | Jun 4, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Aug 2024 | Jul 16, 2006 · 3 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 11, 2007 · $1.9 million 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 Sedgwick forecast zone and Sedgwick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Hope get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Mount Hope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Hope weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 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 Mount Hope?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 19 miles southeast. 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 Mount Hope | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 19 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 82 mi south-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 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 Mount Hope
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 172 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Hope, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 1,164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 141 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 Mount Hope'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.
Mount Hope radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Hope, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 19 miles southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Hope?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Hope the lowest scan from KICT is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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