Blanchard, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blanchard, Atchison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blanchard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Atchison forecast zone and Atchison County — the most common reported hazard around Blanchard, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | May 2026 | May 15, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jun 2019 | May 6, 2007 · $6.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | May 2016 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Atchison forecast zone and Atchison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blanchard get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Blanchard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarinda weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.8 | 4.3 | 6.5 | 6.3 | 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 Blanchard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 79 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 Blanchard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 79 mi northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 111 mi northeast | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 122 mi south-southwest | 13,000 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 Blanchard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blanchard, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 7 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 375 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 28, 2017.
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 Blanchard'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.
Blanchard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blanchard, MO?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 79 miles northwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blanchard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blanchard the lowest scan from KOAX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blanchard 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 Blanchard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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