Bushong, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bushong, Lyon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bushong?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Lyon forecast zone and Lyon County — the most common reported hazard around Bushong, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2014 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 45 | Jun 2025 | Jul 10, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2005 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2012 | Jul 15, 1999 · 1 death |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2023 | May 19, 1998 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | Apr 4, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | Jan 5, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Lyon forecast zone and Lyon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bushong get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Bushong, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bushong 5 W weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 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 Bushong?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 25 miles north. 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 Bushong | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 25 mi north | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 94 mi southwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 108 mi east | 10,800 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 Bushong
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bushong, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 597 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 15, 2021.
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 Bushong'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.
Bushong radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bushong, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 25 miles north. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bushong?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bushong the lowest scan from KTWX is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bushong 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 Bushong, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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