Council Grove, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Council Grove, Morris County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Council Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Morris forecast zone and Morris County — the most common reported hazard around Council Grove, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2022 | May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $70,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2012 | Jul 13, 2000 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 13 | Jun 2014 | Jun 17, 2011 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2015 | Jun 3, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | — |
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 Morris forecast zone and Morris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Council Grove get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Council Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Council Grove Lake weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 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 Council Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 27 miles north-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 Council Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 27 mi north-northeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 87 mi southwest | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 121 mi east | 12,800 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 Council Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Council Grove, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 520 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 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 Council Grove'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.
Council Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Council Grove, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 27 miles north-northeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Council Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Council Grove the lowest scan from KTWX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Council Grove 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 Council Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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