Rexford, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Rexford, Thomas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Rexford?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County — the most common reported hazard around Rexford, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (86 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds147Jun 2026Jul 1, 2024 · $100,000 damage
High winds86Jun 2026May 26, 2012 · $174,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms36Feb 2025Mar 7, 2011 · 1 death · $15,000 damage
Dust storms22Apr 2026Jan 16, 2014 · 3 deaths
Flash flooding19Jun 2026Aug 4, 2011 · $20,000 damage
Blizzards15Mar 2025—
Extreme cold & wind chill13Jan 2024—
Flooding8Aug 2025Sep 7, 2009 · $145,000 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 Thomas forecast zone and Thomas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Rexford get?

A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Rexford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rexford weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.3 in).

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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Rexford?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 52 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over RexfordView
KGLD
Goodland, KS		52 mi west3,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDDC
Dodge City, KS		125 mi south-southeast13,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KUEX
Hastings, NE		135 mi east-northeast15,400 ftLimited — 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 Rexford

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rexford, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 14, 1970, which passed about 12 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 603 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 12, 2010.

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 Rexford'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.

Rexford radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Rexford, KS?

KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 52 miles west. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Rexford?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rexford the lowest scan from KGLD is about 3,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Rexford 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 Rexford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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