Kansas, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kansas, Edgar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kansas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Edgar forecast zone and Edgar County — the most common reported hazard around Kansas, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2002 · $485,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2011 · $850,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 3, 2019 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Nov 2022 | Mar 5, 2004 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2017 | Jun 4, 2008 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 1999 | — |
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 Edgar forecast zone and Edgar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kansas get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Kansas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Charleston weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 8.1 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 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 Kansas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 85 miles west-northwest. 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 Kansas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 85 mi west-northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 89 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Kansas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kansas, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 22, 1963, which passed about 17 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 1, 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 Kansas'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.
Kansas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kansas, IL?
KILX (Lincoln, IL), about 85 miles west-northwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kansas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kansas the lowest scan from KILX is about 7,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kansas 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 Kansas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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