Sharon Springs, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sharon Springs, Wallace County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sharon Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Wallace forecast zone and Wallace County — the most common reported hazard around Sharon Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Sep 2025 | Jun 20, 2011 · $488,000 damage |
| High winds | 74 | Apr 2026 | Apr 14, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2025 | Dec 29, 2006 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2023 | Sep 6, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Dust storms | 12 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | May 11, 2023 · $10,000 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 Wallace forecast zone and Wallace County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sharon Springs get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Sharon Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sharon Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 1.4 | 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 Sharon Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 33 miles north. 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 Sharon Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 33 mi north | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 124 mi southeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 134 mi west-southwest | 15,200 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 Sharon Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sharon Springs, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 20, 1958, which passed about 9 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles south of town.
Hail: 478 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 20, 2011.
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 Sharon 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.
Sharon Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sharon Springs, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 33 miles north. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sharon Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sharon Springs the lowest scan from KGLD is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sharon 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 Sharon Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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