Lake Winnebago, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Winnebago, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Winnebago?
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 Lake Winnebago, 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 Lake Winnebago get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Lake Winnebago, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Hill Wfo weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 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 Lake Winnebago?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 5 miles east. 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 Lake Winnebago | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 5 mi east | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 101 mi west | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 121 mi south-southeast | 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 Lake Winnebago
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Winnebago, 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 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 1,031 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on September 18, 2010.
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 Lake Winnebago'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.
Lake Winnebago radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Winnebago, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 5 miles east. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Winnebago?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Winnebago the lowest scan from KEAX is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Winnebago 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 Lake Winnebago, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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