Axtell, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Axtell, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Axtell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Axtell, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flash flooding (26 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	96	Jun 2026	Jun 11, 1997 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	54	Jan 2026	Apr 10, 1997 · 1 death · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding	26	Apr 2026	May 24, 2007 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat	16	Jun 2012	—
High winds	10	Jun 2014	Feb 11, 1999 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill	9	Dec 2022	—
Flooding	7	Jun 2015	May 24, 2007 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	6	Jan 2017	—

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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Axtell get?

A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Axtell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Axtell weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (4.0 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.3	0.9	3.5	3.4	4.0	1.5	0.5	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 Axtell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 60 miles south. 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 Axtell	View
KTWX Topeka, KS	60 mi south	4,600 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KOAX Omaha, NE	100 mi north	9,600 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KUEX Hastings, NE	120 mi west-northwest	12,700 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 Axtell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Axtell, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF3 on June 3, 2014, which passed about 13 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 384 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 2023.

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 Axtell'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.

Axtell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Axtell, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 60 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Axtell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Axtell the lowest scan from KTWX is about 4,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Axtell 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 Axtell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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