Chetopa, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chetopa, Labette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chetopa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Labette forecast zone and Labette County — the most common reported hazard around Chetopa, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2007 · $540,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Apr 27, 2009 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2010 | Aug 20, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $20,000 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 Labette forecast zone and Labette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chetopa get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Chetopa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bartlett weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 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 Chetopa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 65 miles south-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 Chetopa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 94 mi east | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 127 mi south-southeast | 14,000 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 Chetopa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chetopa, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 3 miles south of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east of town.
Hail: 439 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2003.
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 Chetopa'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.
Chetopa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chetopa, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 65 miles south-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chetopa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chetopa the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chetopa 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 Chetopa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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