Labette, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Labette, Labette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Labette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Labette forecast zone and Labette County — the most common reported hazard around Labette, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2007 · $540,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Apr 27, 2009 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2010 | Aug 20, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $20,000 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 Labette forecast zone and Labette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Labette get?
A normal year brings about 4.1 inches of snow to Labette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oswego 1 N weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Labette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 76 miles south-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 Labette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 76 mi south-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 98 mi east | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 120 mi north-northeast | 12,700 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 Labette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Labette, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 16 miles south of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 388 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2003.
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 Labette'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.
Labette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Labette, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 76 miles south-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Labette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Labette the lowest scan from KINX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Labette 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 Labette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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