Argonia, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Argonia, Sumner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Argonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 169 days in the Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County — the most common reported hazard around Argonia, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (34 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 169 | Jun 2026 | Apr 28, 1996 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 8, 2011 · $65,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Jul 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2019 · $2.1 million damage |
| High winds | 14 | Mar 2026 | Jun 10, 2020 · $6,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2011 | Jul 15, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2013 | Mar 27, 2009 · $50,000 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 Sumner forecast zone and Sumner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Argonia get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Argonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Argonia weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 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 Argonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 32 miles north-northeast. 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 Argonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 32 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 42 mi south-southwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 126 mi west-northwest | 13,700 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 Argonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Argonia, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 26, 1991, which passed about 21 miles northeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 570 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on September 1, 2025.
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 Argonia'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.
Argonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Argonia, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 32 miles north-northeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 42 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Argonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Argonia the lowest scan from KICT is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Argonia 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 Argonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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