Leon, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Leon, Butler 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 Leon?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 228 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Leon, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (47 days) and flash flooding (46 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds228Jun 2026May 15, 2020 · 1 death
Flooding47Jun 2025Mar 9, 2009 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding46Jun 2026Aug 19, 2016 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms41Jan 2026Jan 20, 2007 · 1 death
High winds21Mar 2026Dec 18, 2025 · 1 death
Excessive heat14Aug 2011May 9, 2011 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2017Dec 11, 2007 · $1.9 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Jul 2023Sep 22, 2000 · $100,000 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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Leon get?

A normal year brings about 4.5 inches of snow to Leon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the El Dorado weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.21.11.11.40.70.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Leon?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 36 miles west. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LeonView
KICT
Wichita, KS		36 mi west2,300 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KTWX
Topeka, KS		95 mi north-northeast8,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		99 mi southwest9,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Leon

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leon, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F5 on May 25, 1955, which passed about 17 miles south of town and caused 80 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north of town.

Hail: 671 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 68 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 17, 1959.

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 Leon'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.

Leon radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Leon, KS?

KICT (Wichita, KS), about 36 miles west. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Leon?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leon the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,300 ft up.

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

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