Bonner Springs, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bonner Springs, Wyandotte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bonner Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Wyandotte forecast zone and Wyandotte County — the most common reported hazard around Bonner Springs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Aug 2025 | Mar 12, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Oct 22, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2025 | Oct 4, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Jun 2019 | Jun 23, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Aug 2023 | Jul 21, 2005 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $3.5 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Wyandotte forecast zone and Wyandotte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bonner Springs get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Bonner Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bonner Springs weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.1 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 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 Bonner Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 37 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 Bonner Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 37 mi east-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 73 mi west | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 150 mi south-southeast | 18,200 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 Bonner Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bonner Springs, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 1,387 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 149 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 2011.
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 Bonner Springs'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.
Bonner Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bonner Springs, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 37 miles east-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bonner Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bonner Springs the lowest scan from KEAX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bonner Springs 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 Bonner Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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