Wabaunsee, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wabaunsee, Wabaunsee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wabaunsee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Wabaunsee forecast zone and Wabaunsee County — the most common reported hazard around Wabaunsee, mostly in August and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2002 · $381,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1996 · 1 death · $174,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2014 | Jun 29, 2000 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2016 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Dec 2022 | — |
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 Wabaunsee forecast zone and Wabaunsee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wabaunsee get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Wabaunsee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wamego 4 W weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 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 Wabaunsee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 12 miles south-southeast. 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 Wabaunsee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 12 mi south-southeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 114 mi east | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 119 mi south-southwest | 12,600 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 Wabaunsee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wabaunsee, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 19, 1960, which passed about 21 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 697 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 81 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 11, 2020.
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 Wabaunsee'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.
Wabaunsee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wabaunsee, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 12 miles south-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wabaunsee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wabaunsee the lowest scan from KTWX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wabaunsee 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 Wabaunsee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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