Junction City, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Junction City, Geary County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Junction City?
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 Junction City, 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 Junction City get?
A normal year brings about 7.4 inches of snow to Junction City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chapman weather station 9.6 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 Junction City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 33 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 Junction City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 33 mi east | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 100 mi south-southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 123 mi northwest | 13,200 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 Junction City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Junction City, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 702 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 Junction City'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.
Junction City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Junction City, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 33 miles east. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Junction City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Junction City the lowest scan from KTWX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Junction City 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 Junction City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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