Russell Springs, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russell Springs, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russell Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Russell Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (81 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Jun 2026 | Oct 12, 2021 · $285,000 damage |
| High winds | 81 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2004 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2024 | Dec 29, 2006 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Aug 2021 | Jun 29, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 18 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Sep 2025 | Sep 7, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russell Springs get?
A normal year brings about 22 inches of snow to Russell Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Russell Springs 3N weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.4 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 5.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.6 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Russell Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 42 miles northwest. 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 Russell Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 42 mi northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 103 mi southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 165 mi west | 21,200 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 Russell Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russell Springs, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 25 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 531 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 76 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 21, 2016.
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 Russell Springs'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.
Russell Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russell Springs, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 42 miles northwest. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russell Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russell Springs the lowest scan from KGLD is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russell Springs 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 Russell Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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