Centralia, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Centralia, Nemaha 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 Centralia?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County — the most common reported hazard around Centralia, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds90May 2026May 9, 1996 · $80,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms49Jan 2024Apr 10, 1997 · $20,000 damage
Flash flooding21Apr 2026May 6, 2007 · $400,000 damage
Excessive heat17Jul 2012—
High winds12Jan 2019Apr 18, 2002 · $5,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill8Dec 2022—
Flooding8Apr 2026Apr 11, 2026 · $20,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Dec 2007—

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

How much snow does Centralia get?

A normal year brings about 33 inches of snow to Centralia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centralia weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (9.5 in).

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

Which radars cover Centralia?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 51 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 CentraliaView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		51 mi south3,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KOAX
Omaha, NE		111 mi north11,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		118 mi east-southeast12,400 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 Centralia

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Centralia, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1962, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 392 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 25, 2015.

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 Centralia'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.

Centralia radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Centralia, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 51 miles south. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Centralia?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Centralia the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,600 ft up.

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

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