Ulysses, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ulysses, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ulysses?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Ulysses, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Aug 2025 | Jun 21, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 36 | Mar 2026 | Feb 24, 2007 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 10 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jul 2016 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ulysses get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Ulysses, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ulysses 3Ne weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 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 Ulysses?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 77 miles east. 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 Ulysses | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 77 mi east | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 125 mi north | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 163 mi south | 20,800 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 Ulysses
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ulysses, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 5, 1993, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 5, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 524 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 61 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 12, 2005.
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 Ulysses'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.
Ulysses radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ulysses, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 77 miles east. KGLD (Goodland, KS) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ulysses?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ulysses the lowest scan from KDDC is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ulysses 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 Ulysses, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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