Cunningham, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cunningham, Kingman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cunningham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 132 days in the Kingman forecast zone and Kingman County — the most common reported hazard around Cunningham, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Jun 2026 | Apr 27, 1996 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 15 | Jul 2021 | Sep 4, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 15 | Mar 2026 | May 22, 2008 · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Jun 2024 | Oct 9, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2011 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $15 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2025 | Mar 27, 2009 · $200,000 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 Kingman forecast zone and Kingman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cunningham get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Cunningham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Willowdale 1 Sw weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 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 Cunningham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 54 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 Cunningham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 54 mi east | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 84 mi west | 7,500 ft | Fair — 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 Cunningham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cunningham, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 13, 1990, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 715 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 87 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 22, 1995.
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 Cunningham'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.
Cunningham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cunningham, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 54 miles east. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cunningham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cunningham the lowest scan from KICT is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cunningham 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 Cunningham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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