Belvue, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Belvue, Pottawatomie 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 Belvue?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around Belvue, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (25 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds102Jun 2026Apr 19, 2002 · $227,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms51Jan 2026Apr 10, 1997 · 3 deaths · $120,000 damage
Flash flooding25Jun 2026May 24, 2007 · $200,000 damage
Excessive heat20Jul 2012—
High winds10Jun 2014Mar 23, 2009 · $3,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet9Jan 2020Mar 1, 2001 · 2 deaths
Flooding9Jun 2026Sep 23, 2005 · $90,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill8Dec 2022—

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

How much snow does Belvue get?

A normal year brings about 9.6 inches of snow to Belvue, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Emmett weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.21.12.02.92.11.30.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Belvue?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 15 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BelvueView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		15 mi south800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		107 mi east-southeast10,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KICT
Wichita, KS		128 mi south-southwest14,100 ftLimited — 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 Belvue

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belvue, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2025, which crossed near town.

Hail: 667 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 11, 2020.

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 Belvue'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.

Belvue radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Belvue, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 15 miles south. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Belvue?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belvue the lowest scan from KTWX is about 800 ft up.

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

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