Wellington, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wellington, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wellington?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County — the most common reported hazard around Wellington, mostly in June and August. Next come flooding (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Sep 2025 | Jun 23, 1998 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 73 | Jul 2020 | Apr 22, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jul 2020 | May 12, 2002 · $800,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | Dec 10, 2000 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2015 | Mar 31, 2008 · $1,000 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 Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wellington get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Wellington, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lexington 3E weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Wellington?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 27 miles south-southwest. 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 Wellington | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 27 mi south-southwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 121 mi west | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 136 mi south-southeast | 15,400 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 Wellington
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wellington, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 473 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 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 Wellington'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.
Wellington radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wellington, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 27 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wellington?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wellington the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wellington 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 Wellington, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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