Altamont, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Altamont, Labette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Altamont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Labette forecast zone and Labette County — the most common reported hazard around Altamont, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2007 · $540,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Apr 27, 2009 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2010 | Aug 20, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $20,000 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 Labette forecast zone and Labette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Altamont get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Altamont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Altamont weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 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 Altamont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 71 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 Altamont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 104 mi east | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 122 mi west-northwest | 13,100 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 Altamont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Altamont, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on September 3, 1970.
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 Altamont'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.
Altamont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Altamont, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 71 miles south-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Altamont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Altamont the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Altamont 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 Altamont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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