Fall River, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fall River, Greenwood County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fall River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 99 days in the Greenwood forecast zone and Greenwood County — the most common reported hazard around Fall River, mostly in May and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 99 | Jun 2026 | Jul 9, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2024 | Apr 26, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2025 | Oct 6, 2016 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Greenwood forecast zone and Greenwood County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fall River get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Fall River, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fredonia weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Fall River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 77 miles west. 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 Fall River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 77 mi west | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 97 mi north | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 102 mi south-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Fall River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fall River, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1956, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 359 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Fall River'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.
Fall River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fall River, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 77 miles west. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fall River?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fall River the lowest scan from KICT is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fall River 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 Fall River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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