Victoria, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Victoria, Ellis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Victoria?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County — the most common reported hazard around Victoria, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and high winds (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Sep 2025 | Aug 23, 2010 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 31 | Mar 2026 | Mar 31, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2021 | Sep 4, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Mar 2021 | Jun 13, 2007 · $12,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 12 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2010 | Nov 22, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2020 | — |
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 Ellis forecast zone and Ellis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Victoria get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Victoria, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Catharine 1Nw weather station 6.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 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 Victoria?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 88 miles south-southwest. 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 Victoria | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 88 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 108 mi north-northeast | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 124 mi southeast | 13,400 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 Victoria
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 166 tornadoes within 25 miles of Victoria, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 13, 1968, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 747 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 94 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 26, 2021.
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 Victoria'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.
Victoria radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Victoria, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 88 miles south-southwest. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Victoria?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Victoria the lowest scan from KDDC is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Victoria 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 Victoria, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Russell, KS radar 16 mi
- Ellis, KS radar 23 mi
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- Hoisington, KS radar 31 mi
- Great Bend, KS radar 39 mi
- Stockton, KS radar 40 mi
- WaKeeney, KS radar 41 mi
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