Westmoreland, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westmoreland, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westmoreland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around Westmoreland, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Jun 2026 | Apr 19, 2002 · $227,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 51 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · 3 deaths · $120,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 2007 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Jun 2014 | Mar 23, 2009 · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Mar 1, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2026 | Sep 23, 2005 · $90,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | 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 Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westmoreland get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Westmoreland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blaine weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 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 Westmoreland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 29 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 Westmoreland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 29 mi south-southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 122 mi east-southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KUEX Hastings, NE | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,600 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 Westmoreland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westmoreland, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 19, 1960, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 28, 2025, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 610 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 75 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 15, 2012.
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 Westmoreland'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.
Westmoreland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westmoreland, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 29 miles south-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westmoreland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westmoreland the lowest scan from KTWX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westmoreland 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 Westmoreland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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