Robinson, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Robinson, Brown County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Robinson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Brown forecast zone and Brown County — the most common reported hazard around Robinson, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (46 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2024 | Dec 24, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jun 2021 | May 6, 2007 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 11 | Jan 2019 | Jan 18, 1996 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2007 | Aug 18, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Brown forecast zone and Brown County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Robinson get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Robinson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hiawatha 1 S weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.2 | 3.6 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 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 Robinson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 72 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 Robinson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 72 mi southwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 93 mi southeast | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 115 mi north-northwest | 12,000 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 Robinson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Robinson, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1950, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which passed about 4 miles north of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 25, 2015.
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 Robinson'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.
Robinson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Robinson, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 72 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Robinson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Robinson the lowest scan from KTWX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Robinson 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 Robinson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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