Sabetha, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sabetha, Nemaha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sabetha?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County — the most common reported hazard around Sabetha, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | May 2026 | May 9, 1996 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2024 | Apr 10, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 2007 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Jan 2019 | Apr 18, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 · $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 Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sabetha get?
A normal year brings about 24 inches of snow to Sabetha, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salem 5Sw weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (8.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.6 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 8.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 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 Sabetha?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 67 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 Sabetha | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 102 mi north-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 112 mi southeast | 11,400 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 Sabetha
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sabetha, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1950, which passed about 15 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 446 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 12, 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 Sabetha'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.
Sabetha radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sabetha, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 67 miles south-southwest. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sabetha?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sabetha the lowest scan from KTWX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sabetha 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 Sabetha, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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