Nicodemus, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nicodemus, Graham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nicodemus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Graham forecast zone and Graham County — the most common reported hazard around Nicodemus, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Aug 29, 2019 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 59 | Mar 2026 | Oct 18, 2012 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Dec 29, 2006 · $21 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | May 2023 | Jun 30, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Dust storms | 5 | May 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 3 | Dec 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 · $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 Graham forecast zone and Graham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nicodemus get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Nicodemus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Damar weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 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 Nicodemus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 90 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 Nicodemus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 90 mi northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 111 mi west | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 114 mi south | 11,700 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 Nicodemus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nicodemus, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 9, 2022, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 489 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 27, 1962.
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 Nicodemus'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.
Nicodemus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nicodemus, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 90 miles northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nicodemus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nicodemus the lowest scan from KUEX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Nicodemus 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 Nicodemus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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