Liberty, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Liberty, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Liberty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 134 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Liberty, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 134 | Jun 2026 | Jun 8, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Jun 2026 | Aug 14, 2018 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 30 | Jun 2024 | Apr 29, 2012 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | Dec 24, 2009 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Jul 2021 | Jul 16, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2026 | Mar 31, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Sep 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 · 1 death |
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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Liberty get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Liberty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cherryvale 5S weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 5.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 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 Liberty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 68 miles south. 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 Liberty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 68 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 121 mi east | 12,900 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 Liberty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Liberty, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 15, 1982, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 428 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on September 3, 1970.
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 Liberty'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.
Liberty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Liberty, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 68 miles south. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Liberty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Liberty the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Liberty 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 Liberty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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