Offerle, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Offerle, Edwards County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Offerle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County — the most common reported hazard around Offerle, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 1996 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jul 2016 | Aug 21, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 2 | Apr 2026 | — |
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 Edwards forecast zone and Edwards County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Offerle get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Offerle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Offerle 5 S weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 3.4 | 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 Offerle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 24 miles west-southwest. 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 Offerle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 24 mi west-southwest | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 117 mi east | 12,200 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 Offerle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Offerle, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF5 on May 4, 2007, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 10 miles east of town.
Hail: 790 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 125 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 7, 2002.
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 Offerle'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.
Offerle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Offerle, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 24 miles west-southwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Offerle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Offerle the lowest scan from KDDC is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Offerle 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 Offerle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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