Cheney, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cheney, Sedgwick County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cheney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 277 days in the Sedgwick forecast zone and Sedgwick County — the most common reported hazard around Cheney, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (63 days) and flash flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 277 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 1998 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 63 | Jun 2025 | May 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Jun 2026 | Sep 12, 2008 · 1 death · $17,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Jan 4, 2005 · 3 deaths |
| High winds | 38 | Mar 2026 | Feb 25, 2000 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 21 | Aug 2024 | Jun 4, 1996 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Aug 2024 | Jul 16, 2006 · 3 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 11, 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 Sedgwick forecast zone and Sedgwick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cheney get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Cheney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cheney 5N weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Cheney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 18 miles east. 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 Cheney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 18 mi east | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 65 mi south-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 120 mi west | 12,700 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 Cheney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cheney, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 26, 1991, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2017, which touched down about 18 miles west of town.
Hail: 819 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 100 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.75-inch hail on September 15, 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 Cheney'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.
Cheney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cheney, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 18 miles east. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cheney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cheney the lowest scan from KICT is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cheney 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 Cheney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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