Harper, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Harper, Harper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Harper?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Harper forecast zone and Harper County — the most common reported hazard around Harper, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (17 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	107	Jun 2026	Apr 23, 2004 · $350,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	27	Jan 2026	Mar 12, 1999 · $8,000 damage
Flash flooding	17	Oct 2019	Apr 26, 2009 · $5.0 million damage
Flooding	13	May 2019	Nov 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage
High winds	12	Mar 2026	Jun 9, 2020 · $10,000 damage
Excessive heat	9	Aug 2011	—
Ice storms & sleet	4	Jan 2017	—
Blizzards	2	Feb 2013	Mar 27, 2009 · $250,000 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 Harper forecast zone and Harper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Harper get?

A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Harper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anthony weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.1 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.1	0.5	3.1	2.4	2.8	2.1	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 Harper?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 38 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 Harper	View
KVNX Vance AFB, OK	38 mi south	2,500 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KICT Wichita, KS	41 mi northeast	2,700 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDDC Dodge City, KS	111 mi west-northwest	11,300 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 Harper

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harper, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 17, 1976, which passed about 19 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 17, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles south of town.

Hail: 507 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 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 Harper'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.

Harper radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Harper, KS?

KVNX (Vance AFB, OK), about 38 miles south. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 41 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Harper?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harper the lowest scan from KVNX is about 2,500 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Harper 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 Harper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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