Syracuse, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Syracuse, Hamilton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Syracuse?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County — the most common reported hazard around Syracuse, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | Sep 2025 | May 29, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 57 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $2,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Aug 2015 | — |
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 Hamilton forecast zone and Hamilton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Syracuse get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Syracuse, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Syracuse 1Ne weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Syracuse?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 98 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 Syracuse | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 98 mi north | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 101 mi east | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 134 mi west-northwest | 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 Syracuse
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Syracuse, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on March 28, 2007, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 3, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 427 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 28, 2003.
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 Syracuse'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.
Syracuse radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Syracuse, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 98 miles north. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Syracuse?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Syracuse the lowest scan from KGLD is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Syracuse 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 Syracuse, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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