Westphalia, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westphalia, Anderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westphalia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County — the most common reported hazard around Westphalia, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 1996 · $55,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2005 · $6.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 1998 · $420,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2025 | Jun 28, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Apr 2009 | Apr 11, 2001 · $4.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | 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 Anderson forecast zone and Anderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westphalia get?
A normal year brings about 8.1 inches of snow to Westphalia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Le Roy weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 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 Westphalia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 69 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 Westphalia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 69 mi northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 79 mi east-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 113 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 Westphalia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westphalia, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which touched down about 14 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 426 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 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 Westphalia'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.
Westphalia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westphalia, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 69 miles northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westphalia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westphalia the lowest scan from KTWX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Westphalia 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 Westphalia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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