Peabody, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peabody, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peabody?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Peabody, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Apr 26, 2009 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 20, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2021 | Jun 13, 2010 · $110,000 damage |
| Flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $2.3 million damage |
| High winds | 17 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2015 | Dec 10, 2007 · $18 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2025 | Mar 27, 2009 · 1 death · $70,000 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peabody get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Peabody, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elbing 1Ne weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Peabody?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 40 miles south-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 Peabody | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 40 mi south-southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 74 mi northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 114 mi south-southwest | 11,700 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 Peabody
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peabody, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 26, 1991, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 479 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 19, 2023.
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 Peabody'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.
Peabody radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peabody, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 40 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peabody?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peabody the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peabody 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 Peabody, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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