Prairie View, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Prairie View, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Prairie View?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Prairie View, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Aug 2025 | Jun 29, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2023 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 32 | Mar 2026 | Apr 2, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | May 2024 | Apr 5, 2005 · $650,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | Nov 27, 2005 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 30, 2006 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2019 | Sep 4, 2016 · $575,000 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 Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Prairie View get?
A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Prairie View, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Long Is 1N weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 7.3 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 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 Prairie View?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 69 miles east-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 Prairie View | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 69 mi east-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 118 mi west-southwest | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 145 mi south | 17,100 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 Prairie View
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Prairie View, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 10, 1985, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 3, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 533 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on August 17, 2014.
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 Prairie View'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.
Prairie View radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Prairie View, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 69 miles east-northeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Prairie View?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Prairie View the lowest scan from KUEX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Prairie View 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 Prairie View, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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