Maple Hill, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maple Hill, Wabaunsee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maple Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Wabaunsee forecast zone and Wabaunsee County — the most common reported hazard around Maple Hill, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2002 · $381,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $174,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2014 | Jun 29, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2016 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | 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 Wabaunsee forecast zone and Wabaunsee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maple Hill get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Maple Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rossville weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Maple Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 13 miles west-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 Maple Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 13 mi west-southwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 97 mi east | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 125 mi southwest | 13,600 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 Maple Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maple Hill, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 863 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 102 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 21, 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 Maple Hill'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.
Maple Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maple Hill, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 13 miles west-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maple Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maple Hill the lowest scan from KTWX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Maple Hill 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 Maple Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Silver Lake, KS radar 9 mi
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- Wamego, KS radar 17 mi
- Topeka, KS radar 18 mi
- St. George, KS radar 22 mi
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