Garden City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Garden City, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Garden City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Garden City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Apr 2026 | Aug 21, 2003 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2021 | May 19, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $6.7 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | Mar 8, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Garden City get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Garden City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kingsville weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Garden City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 18 miles north-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 Garden City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 18 mi north-northwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 101 mi south-southeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,700 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 Garden City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Garden City, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1977, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 438 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 53 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 17, 2023.
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 Garden City'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.
Garden City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Garden City, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 18 miles north-northwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Garden City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Garden City the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Garden City 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 Garden City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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