Leavenworth, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leavenworth, Leavenworth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leavenworth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Leavenworth forecast zone and Leavenworth County — the most common reported hazard around Leavenworth, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (60 days) and flash flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 2019 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 60 | Aug 2019 | Oct 2, 2005 · $3.1 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2023 | Oct 4, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Oct 22, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 19 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2018 | Jan 30, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Mar 8, 2000 · $25,000 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 Leavenworth forecast zone and Leavenworth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leavenworth get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Leavenworth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leavenworth weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 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 Leavenworth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 50 miles 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 Leavenworth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 50 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 74 mi west-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 158 mi north-northwest | 19,700 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 Leavenworth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leavenworth, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 1,024 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 111 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 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 Leavenworth'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.
Leavenworth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leavenworth, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 50 miles southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leavenworth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leavenworth the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leavenworth 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 Leavenworth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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