Hardtner, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hardtner, Barber County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hardtner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 120 days in the Barber forecast zone and Barber County — the most common reported hazard around Hardtner, mostly in June and May. Next come high winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 120 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 49 | Mar 2026 | Apr 16, 2003 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Sep 2017 | Sep 12, 2009 · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2016 | Dec 18, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Barber forecast zone and Barber County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hardtner get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Hardtner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alva 1W weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 4.1 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 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 Hardtner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 34 miles east-southeast. 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 Hardtner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 34 mi east-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 80 mi northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 89 mi northwest | 8,100 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 Hardtner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hardtner, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1976, which passed about 8 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 395 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 48 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 9, 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 Hardtner'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.
Hardtner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hardtner, KS?
KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 34 miles east-southeast. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hardtner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hardtner the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hardtner 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 Hardtner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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