McLouth, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McLouth, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McLouth?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around McLouth, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (55 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1998 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 55 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Oct 2, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 17 | Aug 2024 | Oct 2, 2005 · $800,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2023 | Mar 23, 2009 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2020 | — |
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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McLouth get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to McLouth, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oskaloosa 4 Ne weather station 4.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.1 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 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 McLouth?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 57 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 McLouth | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 57 mi west-southwest | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 57 mi east-southeast | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 159 mi north-northwest | 20,000 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 McLouth
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of McLouth, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 877 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 117 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 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 McLouth'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.
McLouth radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McLouth, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 57 miles west-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McLouth?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McLouth the lowest scan from KTWX is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for McLouth 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 McLouth, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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