Opolis, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Opolis, Crawford 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 Opolis?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around Opolis, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (76 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds120May 2025May 8, 2009 · $3.5 million damage
Flash flooding76Jun 2026Jul 30, 2013 · $250,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms27Jan 2026Nov 30, 2006 · $1.6 million damage
Flooding14May 2022May 8, 2002 · $315,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet10Feb 2019Jan 30, 2002 · $2.0 million damage
High winds7May 2017Apr 11, 2001 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat7Aug 2012—
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2025—

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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Opolis get?

A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Opolis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waco 4N weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Opolis?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 68 miles east. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over OpolisView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		68 mi east5,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KINX
Tulsa, OK		96 mi south-southwest9,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		103 mi north10,000 ftLimited — 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 Opolis

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 142 tornadoes within 25 miles of Opolis, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 574 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 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 Opolis'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.

Opolis radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Opolis, KS?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 68 miles east. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Opolis?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Opolis the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,400 ft up.

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

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