Erie, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Erie, Neosho County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Erie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Neosho forecast zone and Neosho County — the most common reported hazard around Erie, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Apr 2024 | Nov 1, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2007 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $6,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 · $25,000 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 Neosho forecast zone and Neosho County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Erie get?
A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Erie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Erie weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Erie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 98 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Erie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 98 mi south | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 101 mi north-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 104 mi east-southeast | 10,200 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 Erie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Erie, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 372 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 9, 1998.
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 Erie'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.
Erie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Erie, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 98 miles south. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Erie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Erie the lowest scan from KINX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Erie 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 Erie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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