Bendena, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bendena, Doniphan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bendena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 43 days in the Doniphan forecast zone and Doniphan County — the most common reported hazard around Bendena, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 43 | Oct 2024 | Jul 18, 2012 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Dec 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Sep 2016 | Jun 24, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2019 | Jun 13, 1998 · $1.8 million damage |
| Blizzards | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2007 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 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 Doniphan forecast zone and Doniphan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bendena get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Bendena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Troy 3N weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Bendena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 76 miles 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 Bendena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 76 mi southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 81 mi southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 125 mi north-northwest | 13,700 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 Bendena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bendena, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1950, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 394 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 7, 2009.
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 Bendena'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.
Bendena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bendena, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 76 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bendena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bendena 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 Bendena 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 Bendena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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