Centerville, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Centerville, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Centerville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Centerville, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Apr 2026 | Jun 30, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Apr 2019 | Jul 1, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 17, 2022 · 4 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Linn forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Centerville get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Centerville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centerville 4Sw weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 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 Centerville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles northeast. 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 Centerville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 57 mi northeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 84 mi northwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 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 Centerville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centerville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 26, 2024, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 335 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 12, 2006.
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 Centerville'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.
Centerville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Centerville, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles northeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Centerville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centerville the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Centerville 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 Centerville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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