Walton, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walton, Harvey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Harvey forecast zone and Harvey County — the most common reported hazard around Walton, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and high winds (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $178,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2014 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 27 | Mar 2026 | Nov 15, 1996 · $35,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2023 | Nov 1, 1998 · 1 death · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2005 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2005 | Aug 22, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2018 | Dec 10, 2007 · $3.7 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 Harvey forecast zone and Harvey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walton get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Walton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newton weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 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 Walton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 34 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 Walton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 34 mi south-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 82 mi northeast | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 107 mi south-southwest | 10,600 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 Walton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles east of town.
Hail: 596 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 14, 1998.
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 Walton'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.
Walton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walton, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 34 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walton the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walton 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 Walton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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