Thayer, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thayer, Neosho County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thayer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Neosho forecast zone and Neosho County — the most common reported hazard around Thayer, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jun 30, 2005 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Apr 2024 | Nov 1, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2007 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $6,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2009 | Aug 19, 2009 · $25,000 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 Neosho forecast zone and Neosho County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Thayer get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Thayer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galesburg 1Nne weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Thayer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 91 miles south. 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 Thayer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 91 mi south | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 108 mi west | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 112 mi north-northwest | 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 Thayer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thayer, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 428 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2003.
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 Thayer'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.
Thayer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thayer, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 91 miles south. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thayer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thayer the lowest scan from KINX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thayer 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 Thayer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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