Liebenthal, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Liebenthal, Rush County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Liebenthal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Rush forecast zone and Rush County — the most common reported hazard around Liebenthal, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Oct 2025 | Jun 21, 1996 · $550,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2021 | — |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Nov 6, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2021 | May 6, 2008 · $12,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Rush forecast zone and Rush County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Liebenthal get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Liebenthal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Loretta 1W weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.7 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 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 Liebenthal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 71 miles south-southwest. 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 Liebenthal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,500 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 Liebenthal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Liebenthal, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on June 18, 1968, which touched down about 11 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on September 19, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles south of town.
Hail: 812 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 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 Liebenthal'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.
Liebenthal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Liebenthal, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 71 miles south-southwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Liebenthal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Liebenthal the lowest scan from KDDC is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Liebenthal 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 Liebenthal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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