Kismet, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kismet, Seward County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kismet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Seward forecast zone and Seward County — the most common reported hazard around Kismet, mostly in June and July. Next come high winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Aug 2025 | Jun 28, 2003 · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 57 | Mar 2026 | May 11, 2016 · $65,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Blizzards | 9 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2024 | Oct 1, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jul 2017 | — |
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 Seward forecast zone and Seward County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Kismet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 56 miles northeast. 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 Kismet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 56 mi northeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 146 mi east-southeast | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 147 mi south-southwest | 17,600 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 Kismet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kismet, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1951, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on February 26, 2023, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 619 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 85 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on July 12, 1958.
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 Kismet'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.
Kismet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kismet, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 56 miles northeast. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kismet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kismet the lowest scan from KDDC is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kismet 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 Kismet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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