Mound City, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mound City, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mound City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Mound City, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Apr 2026 | Jun 30, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Apr 2019 | Jul 1, 2007 · $8.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 17, 2022 · 4 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jul 2017 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Linn forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mound City get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Mound City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Centerville 4Sw weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 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 Mound City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 55 miles north-northeast. 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 Mound City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 55 mi north-northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 97 mi northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 100 mi southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Mound City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mound City, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 26, 2024, which passed about 17 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 300 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 12, 2006.
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 Mound City'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.
Mound City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mound City, KS?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 55 miles north-northeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mound City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mound City the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mound City 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 Mound City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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