Overbrook, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Overbrook, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Overbrook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Overbrook, mostly in August and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 1998 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Feb 1, 2004 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Oct 2023 | May 6, 2007 · $600,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Jul 2024 | May 6, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Jun 2016 | Mar 31, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2008 | Feb 27, 2001 · 3 deaths |
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 Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Overbrook get?
A normal year brings about 9.9 inches of snow to Overbrook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Overbrook 5 Se weather station 4.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 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 Overbrook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 39 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 Overbrook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 39 mi west-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 70 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 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 Overbrook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Overbrook, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 28, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 1,025 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 130 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 21, 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 Overbrook'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.
Overbrook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Overbrook, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 39 miles west-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Overbrook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Overbrook the lowest scan from KTWX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Overbrook 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 Overbrook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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