Fort Scott, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Scott, Bourbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Scott?
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 Fort Scott, 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 Fort Scott get?
A normal year brings about 8.4 inches of snow to Fort Scott, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Scott weather station in town. 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 Fort Scott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 72 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 Fort Scott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 82 mi east-southeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 116 mi northwest | 12,000 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 Fort Scott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Scott, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 322 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Fort Scott'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.
Fort Scott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Scott, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 72 miles north-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Scott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Scott the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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