LeRoy, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for LeRoy, Coffey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits LeRoy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Coffey forecast zone and Coffey County — the most common reported hazard around LeRoy, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Dec 27, 2008 · $230,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2025 | Jan 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2009 | Apr 11, 2001 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Coffey forecast zone and Coffey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does LeRoy get?
A normal year brings about 8.1 inches of snow to LeRoy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Le Roy weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 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 LeRoy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 71 miles north-northwest. 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 LeRoy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 71 mi north-northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 89 mi northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,100 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 LeRoy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of LeRoy, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 376 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1992.
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 LeRoy'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.
LeRoy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to LeRoy, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 71 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in LeRoy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over LeRoy the lowest scan from KTWX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for LeRoy 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 LeRoy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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