Haviland, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Haviland, Kiowa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Haviland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County — the most common reported hazard around Haviland, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 76 | Sep 2025 | Aug 2, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Mar 12, 1999 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 18 | Mar 2026 | May 14, 1998 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 5 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Kiowa forecast zone and Kiowa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Haviland get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Haviland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greensburg weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 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 Haviland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 48 miles west-northwest. 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 Haviland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 48 mi west-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 81 mi southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 91 mi east | 8,300 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 Haviland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 150 tornadoes within 25 miles of Haviland, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF5 on May 4, 2007, which passed about 12 miles west of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 731 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 11, 1996.
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 Haviland'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.
Haviland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Haviland, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 48 miles west-northwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Haviland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Haviland the lowest scan from KDDC is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Haviland 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 Haviland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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