Larned, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Larned, Pawnee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Larned?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County — the most common reported hazard around Larned, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and high winds (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Jul 2025 | Aug 2, 1996 · $3.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 15 | Feb 2026 | Dec 18, 2000 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Jun 2020 | Oct 23, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 8 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 13, 2007 · $2,000 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 Pawnee forecast zone and Pawnee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Larned?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 56 miles west-southwest. 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 Larned | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 56 mi west-southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 98 mi east-southeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 113 mi south-southeast | 11,600 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 Larned
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 190 tornadoes within 25 miles of Larned, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 1950, which passed about 5 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 834 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 116 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2011.
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 Larned'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.
Larned radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Larned, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 56 miles west-southwest. KICT (Wichita, KS) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Larned?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Larned the lowest scan from KDDC is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Larned 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 Larned, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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