Whiting, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Whiting, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Whiting?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Whiting, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (51 days) and excessive heat (20 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds70Jun 2026Jun 20, 2006 · $40,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms51Jan 2026—
Excessive heat20Jul 2012—
Flash flooding20Jun 2026Feb 24, 2001 · 1 death
High winds12Jan 2019Mar 8, 2002 · $202,000 damage
Flooding9Jun 2015Oct 2, 2005 · $290,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill8Dec 2022Apr 4, 2007 · $100,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2020—

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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Whiting get?

A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Whiting, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Horton weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.20.63.12.82.90.90.20.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Whiting?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 53 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WhitingView
KTWX
Topeka, KS		53 mi southwest3,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		90 mi southeast8,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KOAX
Omaha, NE		126 mi north-northwest13,800 ftLimited — 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 Whiting

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Whiting, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on August 6, 1962, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 464 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 Whiting'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.

Whiting radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Whiting, KS?

KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 53 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Whiting?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Whiting the lowest scan from KTWX is about 3,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Whiting 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 Whiting, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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