Pierceville, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pierceville, Finney County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pierceville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 215 days in the Finney forecast zone and Finney County — the most common reported hazard around Pierceville, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (91 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 215 | Oct 2025 | Aug 20, 2007 · 1 death |
| High winds | 91 | Mar 2026 | Mar 4, 2025 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Jul 1, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 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 Finney forecast zone and Finney County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pierceville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Pierceville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Garden City Exp Stn weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | 1.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pierceville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 40 miles east-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 Pierceville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 40 mi east-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 161 mi east-southeast | 20,300 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 Pierceville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pierceville, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 23, 1967, which passed about 3 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 599 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 93 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on May 26, 1996.
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 Pierceville'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.
Pierceville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pierceville, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 40 miles east-southeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pierceville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pierceville the lowest scan from KDDC is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pierceville 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 Pierceville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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