Cedar Point, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cedar Point, Chase County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cedar Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Chase forecast zone and Chase County — the most common reported hazard around Cedar Point, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2003 · $380,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 27, 2009 · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Sep 2023 | Aug 30, 2003 · 6 deaths · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 12 | Mar 2026 | Mar 23, 2009 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2019 | Nov 1, 1998 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Nov 2015 | Dec 10, 2007 · $1.9 million 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 Chase forecast zone and Chase County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cedar Point get?
A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Cedar Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elmdale 8 Wnw weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 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 Cedar Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 54 miles 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 Cedar Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 54 mi southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 127 mi southwest | 13,900 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 Cedar Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cedar Point, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on September 14, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 348 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 19, 2023.
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 Cedar Point'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.
Cedar Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cedar Point, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 54 miles southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cedar Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cedar Point the lowest scan from KICT is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cedar Point 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 Cedar Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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