Wetmore, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wetmore, Nemaha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wetmore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County — the most common reported hazard around Wetmore, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | May 2026 | May 9, 1996 · $80,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2024 | Apr 10, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 2007 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2012 | — |
| High winds | 12 | Jan 2019 | Apr 18, 2002 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Nemaha forecast zone and Nemaha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wetmore get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Wetmore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Goff 3 Wsw weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 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 Wetmore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 50 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 Wetmore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 50 mi south-southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 101 mi southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 120 mi north-northwest | 12,700 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 Wetmore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wetmore, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1962, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2024, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 467 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 25, 2015.
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 Wetmore'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.
Wetmore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wetmore, KS?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 50 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wetmore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wetmore the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wetmore 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 Wetmore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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