Scandia, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Scandia, Republic 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 Scandia?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Republic forecast zone and Republic County — the most common reported hazard around Scandia, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds97May 2026Jun 13, 1998 · $775,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms45Jan 2026Apr 10, 1997 · $2,000 damage
Flash flooding21Jul 2020Jun 22, 2003 · $4.2 million damage
Excessive heat15Jun 2012—
High winds12Mar 2009Jan 18, 1996 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill10Dec 2022—
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2017—
Blizzards5Jan 2025Mar 7, 1998 · $150,000 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 Republic forecast zone and Republic County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Scandia get?

A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Scandia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Scandia weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.60.73.05.14.71.40.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Scandia?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 50 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ScandiaView
KUEX
Hastings, NE		50 mi northwest3,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTWX
Topeka, KS		100 mi east-southeast9,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOAX
Omaha, NE		129 mi northeast14,200 ftLimited — 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 Scandia

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 171 tornadoes within 25 miles of Scandia, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2022, which passed about 18 miles north of town.

Hail: 616 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on May 27, 2013.

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 Scandia'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.

Scandia radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Scandia, KS?

KUEX (Hastings, NE), about 50 miles northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Scandia?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Scandia the lowest scan from KUEX is about 3,600 ft up.

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

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