Glen Elder, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glen Elder, Mitchell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glen Elder?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County — the most common reported hazard around Glen Elder, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and high winds (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Aug 2025 | Oct 2, 2014 · $5.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2024 | Dec 10, 2007 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 23 | Mar 2026 | Mar 29, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Sep 10, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2025 | Nov 25, 2018 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2011 | Sep 11, 2003 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | Dec 21, 1997 · $100,000 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 Mitchell forecast zone and Mitchell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glen Elder get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Glen Elder, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cawker City weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.6 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.8 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 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 Glen Elder?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 57 miles north. 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 Glen Elder | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 57 mi north | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 116 mi east-southeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,500 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 Glen Elder
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glen Elder, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on October 12, 2023, which touched down about 7 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 490 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 65 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.
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 Glen Elder'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.
Glen Elder radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glen Elder, KS?
KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 57 miles north. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glen Elder?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glen Elder the lowest scan from KUEX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glen Elder 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 Glen Elder, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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