Waverly, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Coffey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Coffey forecast zone and Coffey County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (47 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Dec 27, 2008 · $230,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Feb 2025 | Jan 29, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jun 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 13 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2007 · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2009 | Apr 11, 2001 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Coffey forecast zone and Coffey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lebo weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 54 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 54 mi northwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 78 mi east-northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 112 mi west-southwest | 11,500 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 7 miles east-northeast of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 529 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 70 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1992.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 54 miles northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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