North Kansas City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Kansas City, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Kansas City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around North Kansas City, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (51 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | May 2026 | Aug 19, 2000 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 51 | May 2022 | May 6, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | May 2020 | Oct 4, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 21, 2013 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Aug 2023 | Jul 26, 2003 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Jun 2, 2008 · $4,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does North Kansas City get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to North Kansas City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kansas City Downtown Ap weather station 2.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 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 North Kansas City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 28 miles southeast. 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 North Kansas City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 28 mi southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 90 mi west | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 146 mi south-southeast | 17,400 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 North Kansas City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Kansas City, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 1,517 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 157 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 North Kansas 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.
North Kansas City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Kansas City, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 28 miles southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Kansas City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Kansas City the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Kansas 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 North Kansas City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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