Everest, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Everest, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Everest?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Everest, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2024 | Dec 24, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2021 | May 6, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Jan 2019 | Jan 18, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2007 | Aug 18, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Everest get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Everest, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Horton weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 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 Everest?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 64 miles 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 Everest | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 64 mi southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 86 mi southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 124 mi north-northwest | 13,400 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 Everest
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Everest, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1962, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which passed about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 413 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 25, 2015.
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 Everest'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.
Everest radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Everest, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 64 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Everest?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Everest the lowest scan from KTWX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Everest 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 Everest, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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