Strong City, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Strong City, Chase County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Strong City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Chase forecast zone and Chase County — the most common reported hazard around Strong City, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2003 · $380,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Sep 2023 | Aug 30, 2003 · 6 deaths · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 23, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2019 | Nov 1, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2015 | Dec 10, 2007 · $1.9 million 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 Chase forecast zone and Chase County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Strong City get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Strong City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cottonwood Falls weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 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 Strong City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 45 miles north-northeast. 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 Strong City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 45 mi north-northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 71 mi southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,700 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 Strong City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Strong City, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 17 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 19, 2023, which touched down about 12 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 452 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 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 Strong City'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.
Strong City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Strong City, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 45 miles north-northeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Strong City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Strong City the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Strong City 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 Strong City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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