Grandview Plaza, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Grandview Plaza, Geary County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Grandview Plaza?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Geary forecast zone and Geary County — the most common reported hazard around Grandview Plaza, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Oct 3, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Dec 19, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2024 | Jun 15, 2004 · $1.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2016 | Apr 12, 1998 · $2,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Jan 4, 1998 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2005 | Aug 23, 2001 · $35,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Geary forecast zone and Geary County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Grandview Plaza get?
A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Grandview Plaza, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chapman weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 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 Grandview Plaza?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 30 miles east. 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 Grandview Plaza | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 30 mi east | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 125 mi northwest | 13,600 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 Grandview Plaza
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grandview Plaza, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which passed about 11 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 704 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 88 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 2011.
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 Grandview Plaza'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.
Grandview Plaza radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Grandview Plaza, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 30 miles east. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Grandview Plaza?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grandview Plaza the lowest scan from KTWX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Grandview Plaza 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 Grandview Plaza, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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