Paxico, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Paxico, Wabaunsee 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 Paxico?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Wabaunsee forecast zone and Wabaunsee County — the most common reported hazard around Paxico, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (30 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	104	Jun 2026	Apr 19, 2002 · $381,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	48	Jan 2026	—
Flash flooding	30	Jun 2026	May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $174,000 damage
Excessive heat	22	Jul 2012	—
High winds	10	Jun 2014	Jun 29, 2000 · $2,000 damage
Flooding	9	Apr 2016	—
Ice storms & sleet	8	Jan 2020	—
Extreme cold & wind chill	7	Dec 2022	—

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

How much snow does Paxico get?

A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Paxico, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mc Farland weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.5	1.4	4.3	4.8	3.7	1.6	0.2	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 Paxico?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 6 miles southwest. 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 Paxico	View
KTWX Topeka, KS	6 mi southwest	300 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KEAX Kansas City, MO	104 mi east	10,200 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KICT Wichita, KS	120 mi southwest	12,700 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 Paxico

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paxico, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 727 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 87 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 Paxico'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.

Paxico radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Paxico, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 6 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Paxico?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paxico the lowest scan from KTWX is about 300 ft up.

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

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