Wallace, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wallace, Wallace County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wallace?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Wallace forecast zone and Wallace County — the most common reported hazard around Wallace, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Sep 2025 | Jun 20, 2011 · $488,000 damage |
| High winds | 74 | Apr 2026 | Apr 14, 2011 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2025 | Dec 29, 2006 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2023 | Sep 6, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 15 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Dust storms | 12 | Apr 2026 | Sep 23, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2023 | May 11, 2023 · $10,000 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 Wallace forecast zone and Wallace County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wallace get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Wallace, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wallace weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 1.8 | 1.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Wallace?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 32 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 Wallace | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGLD Goodland, KS | 32 mi north | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 119 mi southeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPUX Pueblo, CO | 143 mi west-southwest | 16,800 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 Wallace
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wallace, 5 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on July 20, 1958, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 8, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 512 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 21, 2016.
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 Wallace'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.
Wallace radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wallace, KS?
KGLD (Goodland, KS), about 32 miles north. KDDC (Dodge City, KS) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wallace?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wallace the lowest scan from KGLD is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wallace 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 Wallace, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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