Devon, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Devon, Bourbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Devon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Bourbon forecast zone and Bourbon County — the most common reported hazard around Devon, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Jul 2025 | Apr 4, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 64 | Apr 2025 | Sep 13, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 30, 2002 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Nov 2015 | Apr 3, 2011 · $30,000 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 Bourbon forecast zone and Bourbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Devon get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Devon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Scott weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 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 Devon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 68 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 Devon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 68 mi north-northeast | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 91 mi east-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 107 mi northwest | 10,600 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 Devon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Devon, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 28, 2007, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 257 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Devon'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.
Devon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Devon, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 68 miles north-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Devon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Devon the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Devon 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 Devon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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