Courtland, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Courtland, Republic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Courtland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Republic forecast zone and Republic County — the most common reported hazard around Courtland, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Jun 13, 1998 · $775,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · $2,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2020 | Jun 22, 2003 · $4.2 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jun 2012 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2009 | Jan 18, 1996 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Jan 2025 | Mar 7, 1998 · $150,000 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 Republic forecast zone and Republic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Courtland get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Courtland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scandia weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 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 Courtland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 47 miles northwest. 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 Courtland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 47 mi northwest | 3,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 133 mi northeast | 15,000 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 Courtland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 156 tornadoes within 25 miles of Courtland, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2022, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 621 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 95 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.
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 Courtland'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.
Courtland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Courtland, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 47 miles northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Courtland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Courtland the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Courtland 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 Courtland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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