Dennis, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dennis, Labette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dennis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Labette forecast zone and Labette County — the most common reported hazard around Dennis, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (33 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Jun 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2007 · $540,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Apr 27, 2009 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2010 | Aug 20, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $20,000 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 Labette forecast zone and Labette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dennis get?
A normal year brings about 7.1 inches of snow to Dennis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Parsons 2 Nw weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 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 Dennis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 82 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Dennis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 82 mi south | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 110 mi east | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,700 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 Dennis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dennis, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 441 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 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 Dennis'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.
Dennis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dennis, KS?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 82 miles south. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dennis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dennis the lowest scan from KINX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dennis 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 Dennis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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