Attica, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Attica, Harper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Attica?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Harper forecast zone and Harper County — the most common reported hazard around Attica, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (17 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds107Jun 2026Apr 23, 2004 · $350,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms27Jan 2026Mar 12, 1999 · $8,000 damage
Flash flooding17Oct 2019Apr 26, 2009 · $5.0 million damage
Flooding13May 2019Nov 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage
High winds12Mar 2026Jun 9, 2020 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2011—
Ice storms & sleet4Jan 2017—
Blizzards2Feb 2013Mar 27, 2009 · $250,000 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 Harper forecast zone and Harper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Attica get?

A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Attica, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anthony weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.10.53.12.42.82.10.10.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Attica?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 35 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over AtticaView
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		35 mi south2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KICT
Wichita, KS		52 mi east-northeast3,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KDDC
Dodge City, KS		102 mi west-northwest9,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Attica

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Attica, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1976, which passed about 9 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east of town.

Hail: 487 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 66 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 2003.

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 Attica'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.

Attica radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Attica, KS?

KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 35 miles south. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 52 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Attica?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Attica the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Attica 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 Attica, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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