Aurora, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aurora, Cloud County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aurora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Cloud forecast zone and Cloud County — the most common reported hazard around Aurora, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | May 2026 | May 29, 2004 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2020 | Jul 31, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | May 2013 | Mar 23, 2009 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2015 | — |
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 Cloud forecast zone and Cloud County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Aurora get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Aurora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Miltonvale weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 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 Aurora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 76 miles east-southeast. 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 Aurora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 77 mi northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 124 mi south | 13,500 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 Aurora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aurora, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 5 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 9, 2023, which touched down about 9 miles south of town.
Hail: 627 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 78 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 9, 1996.
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 Aurora'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.
Aurora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aurora, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 76 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aurora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aurora the lowest scan from KTWX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Aurora 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 Aurora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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