Latimer, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Latimer, Morris County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Latimer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Morris forecast zone and Morris County — the most common reported hazard around Latimer, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2026 | Aug 25, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2022 | May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $70,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2012 | Jul 13, 2000 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 13 | Jun 2014 | Jun 17, 2011 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | May 2015 | Jun 3, 2005 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Nov 2015 | — |
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 Morris forecast zone and Morris County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Latimer get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Latimer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Herington weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 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 Latimer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 38 miles east-northeast. 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 Latimer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 38 mi east-northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 82 mi south-southwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 139 mi northwest | 16,000 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 Latimer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Latimer, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on March 13, 2024, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 630 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 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 Latimer'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.
Latimer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Latimer, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 38 miles east-northeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Latimer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Latimer the lowest scan from KTWX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Latimer 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 Latimer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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