Oak Hill, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oak Hill, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oak Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Oak Hill, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Sep 15, 2004 · $9,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · 3 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2025 | May 24, 2007 · $700,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 13 | May 2016 | Mar 23, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2011 | May 24, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oak Hill get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Oak Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Longford weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.3 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 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 Oak Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 62 miles east-southeast. 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 Oak Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 62 mi east-southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 94 mi northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 110 mi south | 11,100 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 Oak Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oak Hill, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 25, 2016, which passed about 18 miles south of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 22, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 621 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 1, 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 Oak 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.
Oak Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oak Hill, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 62 miles east-southeast. KUEX (Hastings, NE) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oak Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oak Hill the lowest scan from KTWX is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oak 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 Oak Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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