Leeton, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leeton, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leeton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Leeton, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (93 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Sep 2025 | Nov 9, 1998 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 93 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | May 10, 1999 · $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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leeton get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Leeton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 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 Leeton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 34 miles west-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 Leeton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 34 mi west-northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 95 mi south | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,200 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 Leeton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leeton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 10 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 363 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 17, 2004.
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 Leeton'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.
Leeton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leeton, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 34 miles west-northwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leeton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leeton the lowest scan from KEAX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leeton 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 Leeton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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