Piedmont, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piedmont, Greenwood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piedmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Greenwood forecast zone and Greenwood County — the most common reported hazard around Piedmont, mostly in May and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2024 | Apr 26, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Oct 6, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Greenwood forecast zone and Greenwood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piedmont get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Piedmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beaumont weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 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 Piedmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 58 miles west. 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 Piedmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 58 mi west | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 96 mi north | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 109 mi south-southeast | 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 Piedmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piedmont, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 314 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 4, 1991.
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 Piedmont'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.
Piedmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piedmont, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 58 miles west. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piedmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piedmont the lowest scan from KICT is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Piedmont 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 Piedmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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