Ogallah, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ogallah, Trego County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ogallah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Trego forecast zone and Trego County — the most common reported hazard around Ogallah, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (38 days) and high winds (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Jul 2024 | Jul 13, 1996 · $8,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2023 | — |
| High winds | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 14, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 10 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | Mar 16, 1998 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Trego forecast zone and Trego County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ogallah get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Ogallah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wakeeney weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 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 Ogallah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 86 miles south. 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 Ogallah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 86 mi south | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 108 mi west-northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 115 mi northeast | 11,800 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 Ogallah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ogallah, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 27, 1951, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 9, 2022, which touched down about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 655 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 86 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 Ogallah'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.
Ogallah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ogallah, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 86 miles south. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ogallah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ogallah the lowest scan from KDDC is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ogallah 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 Ogallah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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