Narka, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Narka, Republic County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Narka?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Republic forecast zone and Republic County — the most common reported hazard around Narka, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (21 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	97	May 2026	Jun 13, 1998 · $775,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	45	Jan 2026	Apr 10, 1997 · $2,000 damage
Flash flooding	21	Jul 2020	Jun 22, 2003 · $4.2 million damage
Excessive heat	15	Jun 2012	—
High winds	12	Mar 2009	Jan 18, 1996 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	10	Dec 2022	—
Ice storms & sleet	5	Jan 2017	—
Blizzards	5	Jan 2025	Mar 7, 1998 · $150,000 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 Republic forecast zone and Republic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Narka get?

A normal year brings about 25 inches of snow to Narka, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hubbell weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.8 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.7	2.5	4.4	6.8	6.8	3.0	0.9	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 Narka?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 59 miles west-northwest. 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 Narka	View
KUEX Hastings, NE	59 mi west-northwest	4,500 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTWX Topeka, KS	92 mi southeast	8,500 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOAX Omaha, NE	109 mi north-northeast	11,000 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 Narka

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Narka, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2022, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 561 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 8, 2003.

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 Narka'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.

Narka radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Narka, KS?

KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 59 miles west-northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Narka?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Narka the lowest scan from KUEX is about 4,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Narka 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 Narka, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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