South Hutchinson, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for South Hutchinson, Reno 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 South Hutchinson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 173 days in the Reno forecast zone and Reno County — the most common reported hazard around South Hutchinson, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and high winds (39 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds173Jun 2026Jul 3, 2005 · 1 death · $15 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms43Jan 2026Jan 20, 2007 · 3 deaths
High winds39Mar 2026Mar 23, 2009 · $80,000 damage
Flooding32Jun 2019Jun 1, 2019 · 1 death
Flash flooding20Jun 2025May 7, 2007 · $2.5 million damage
Excessive heat10Aug 2011Jul 14, 2011 · 3 deaths
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2017Dec 10, 2007 · $38 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage7Jun 2013May 22, 2006 · $30,000 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 Reno forecast zone and Reno County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does South Hutchinson get?

A normal year brings about 6.9 inches of snow to South Hutchinson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hutchinson weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.10.61.21.42.40.90.30.0

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

Which radars cover South Hutchinson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 37 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over South HutchinsonView
KICT
Wichita, KS		37 mi southeast2,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		89 mi south8,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KDDC
Dodge City, KS		112 mi west11,400 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 South Hutchinson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Hutchinson, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 672 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 95 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 23, 2013.

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 South Hutchinson'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.

South Hutchinson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to South Hutchinson, KS?

KICT (Wichita, KS), about 37 miles southeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in South Hutchinson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Hutchinson the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,400 ft up.

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

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