Home, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Home, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Home?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Home, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Jun 2012 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2014 | Feb 11, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2015 | May 24, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Home get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Home, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marysville weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 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 Home?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 60 miles south-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 Home | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 60 mi south-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 103 mi north | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,600 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 Home
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 97 tornadoes within 25 miles of Home, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on September 25, 1973, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 14, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 452 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 74 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 26, 2016.
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 Home'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.
Home radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Home, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 60 miles south-southeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Home?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Home the lowest scan from KTWX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Home 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 Home, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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