Marion, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marion, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marion?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Marion, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2021 | Jun 13, 2010 · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 10, 2007 · $18 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2025 | Mar 27, 2009 · 1 death · $70,000 damage |
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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marion get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Marion, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lincolnville weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 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 Marion?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 54 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 Marion | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 54 mi south-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 61 mi northeast | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 127 mi south-southwest | 14,000 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 Marion
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marion, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 379 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 19, 2023.
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 Marion'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.
Marion radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marion, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 54 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marion?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marion the lowest scan from KICT is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marion 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 Marion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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