Sylvan Grove, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sylvan Grove, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sylvan Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Sylvan Grove, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Dec 25, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Mar 23, 2009 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Sep 10, 2003 · $784,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jul 2025 | Jun 2, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $9.8 million 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sylvan Grove get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Sylvan Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sylvan Grove 1Ne weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 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 Sylvan Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 90 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 Sylvan Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 90 mi north | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 Sylvan Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sylvan Grove, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 7, 1993, which passed about 8 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 661 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 2002.
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 Sylvan Grove'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.
Sylvan Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sylvan Grove, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 90 miles north. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sylvan Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sylvan Grove the lowest scan from KUEX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sylvan Grove 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 Sylvan Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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