St. Francis, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Francis, Cheyenne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Francis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County — the most common reported hazard around St. Francis, mostly in July and June. Next come high winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2014 · $248,000 damage |
| High winds | 74 | Mar 2026 | Nov 9, 2022 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Dec 2023 | Dec 29, 2006 · $35,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 24 | Apr 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2025 | Aug 9, 2008 · $60,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 20 | Mar 2025 | Oct 25, 1997 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Cheyenne forecast zone and Cheyenne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Francis get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to St. Francis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Francis weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 1.7 | 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 St. Francis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 28 miles south. 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 St. Francis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 28 mi south | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KFTG Denver/Boulder, CO | 146 mi west | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 157 mi southwest | 19,500 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 St. Francis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Francis, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 20, 1951, which touched down about 22 miles east of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 9, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 630 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 114 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 7, 1994.
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 St. Francis'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.
St. Francis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Francis, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 28 miles south. KFTG (Denver/Boulder, CO) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Francis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Francis the lowest scan from KGLD is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Francis 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 St. Francis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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