Hoyt, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Hoyt, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Hoyt?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Hoyt, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and excessive heat (20 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	70	Jun 2026	Jun 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	51	Jan 2026	—
Excessive heat	20	Jul 2012	—
Flash flooding	20	Jun 2026	Feb 24, 2001 · 1 death
High winds	12	Jan 2019	Mar 8, 2002 · $202,000 damage
Flooding	9	Jun 2015	Oct 2, 2005 · $290,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	8	Dec 2022	Apr 4, 2007 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	7	Jan 2020	—

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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Hoyt get?

A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Hoyt, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Valley Falls 3 Sw weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.4 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.2	0.9	3.3	3.6	4.4	1.0	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 Hoyt?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 33 miles west-southwest. 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 Hoyt	View
KTWX Topeka, KS	33 mi west-southwest	2,100 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEAX Kansas City, MO	83 mi east-southeast	7,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KICT Wichita, KS	145 mi southwest	17,200 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 Hoyt

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hoyt, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.

Hail: 920 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 104 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 21, 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 Hoyt'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.

Hoyt radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hoyt, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 33 miles west-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hoyt?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hoyt the lowest scan from KTWX is about 2,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Hoyt 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 Hoyt, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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