Weston, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Weston, Platte County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Weston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Platte forecast zone and Platte County — the most common reported hazard around Weston, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | May 2026 | Nov 27, 2005 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jun 2019 | May 7, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Oct 22, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Apr 2021 | Oct 4, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Aug 2023 | Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jan 18, 2017 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | — |
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 Platte forecast zone and Platte County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Weston get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Weston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leavenworth weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 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 Weston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 53 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 Weston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 53 mi southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 77 mi west-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 154 mi north-northwest | 18,900 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 Weston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Weston, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north of town.
Hail: 800 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 87 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 2011.
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 Weston'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.
Weston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Weston, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 53 miles southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Weston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Weston the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Weston 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 Weston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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