Fredonia, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fredonia, Wilson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fredonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Wilson forecast zone and Wilson County — the most common reported hazard around Fredonia, mostly in June and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | May 2026 | May 8, 2009 · 1 death · $510,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Apr 2024 | Jul 1, 2007 · $22 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2024 | May 7, 2019 · $200 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2025 | Dec 13, 2008 · $2,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2011 | Aug 20, 2005 · $150,000 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 Wilson forecast zone and Wilson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fredonia get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Fredonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fredonia weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Fredonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 89 miles west. 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 Fredonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KICT Wichita, KS | 89 mi west | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 95 mi south | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 104 mi north-northwest | 10,100 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 Fredonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fredonia, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1956, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 29, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles north of town.
Hail: 430 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 11, 2020.
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 Fredonia'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.
Fredonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fredonia, KS?
KICT (Wichita, KS), about 89 miles west. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fredonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fredonia the lowest scan from KICT is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fredonia 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 Fredonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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