Longford, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Longford, Clay 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 Longford?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Longford, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds80Jun 2026Sep 15, 2004 · $9,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms44Jan 2026Apr 10, 1997 · 3 deaths
Flash flooding22Apr 2025May 24, 2007 · $700,000 damage
Excessive heat17Jul 2012—
High winds13May 2016Mar 23, 2009 · $15,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill10Dec 2022—
Flooding6Jun 2011May 24, 1997 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Longford get?

A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Longford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Longford weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.01.33.44.32.50.70.40.0

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

Which radars cover Longford?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 60 miles east-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LongfordView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		60 mi east-southeast4,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KUEX
Hastings, NE		99 mi northwest9,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KICT
Wichita, KS		105 mi south10,400 ftLimited — 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 Longford

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 122 tornadoes within 25 miles of Longford, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which passed about 13 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 22, 2023, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 624 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 83 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 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 Longford'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.

Longford radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Longford, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 60 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Longford?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Longford the lowest scan from KTWX is about 4,600 ft up.

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

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