Shallow Water, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shallow Water, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shallow Water?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Shallow Water, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Sep 2025 | Apr 2, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 54 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2000 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Mar 12, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 11 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2010 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Dust storms | 3 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shallow Water get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Shallow Water, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scott City weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | 1.1 | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.8 | 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 Shallow Water?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 66 miles 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 Shallow Water | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 66 mi southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 81 mi north-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 177 mi west | 23,900 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 Shallow Water
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shallow Water, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 23, 1967, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 625 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 92 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on June 21, 1969.
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 Shallow Water'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.
Shallow Water radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shallow Water, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 66 miles southeast. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shallow Water?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shallow Water the lowest scan from KDDC is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shallow Water 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 Shallow Water, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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