Louisville, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Louisville, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Louisville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around Louisville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2002 · $227,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · 3 deaths · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2014 | Mar 23, 2009 · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Mar 1, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Sep 23, 2005 · $90,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Louisville get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Louisville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wamego 4 W weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 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 Louisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 18 miles south-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Louisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 18 mi south-southeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,800 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 Louisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Louisville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 19, 1960, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 8 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 630 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 72 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 2, 2008.
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 Louisville'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.
Louisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Louisville, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 18 miles south-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Louisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Louisville the lowest scan from KTWX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Louisville 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 Louisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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