Frontenac, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Frontenac, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Frontenac?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Frontenac, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (76 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | May 2025 | May 8, 2009 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 76 | Jun 2026 | Jul 30, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $1.6 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | May 2022 | May 8, 2002 · $315,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | May 2017 | Apr 11, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Frontenac get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Frontenac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pittsburg weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 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 Frontenac?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 73 miles east-southeast. 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 Frontenac | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 73 mi east-southeast | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 96 mi north-northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 101 mi south-southwest | 9,700 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 Frontenac
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Frontenac, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 431 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2003.
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 Frontenac'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.
Frontenac radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Frontenac, KS?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 73 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Frontenac?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Frontenac the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Frontenac 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 Frontenac, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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