Minneola, KS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minneola, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minneola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Minneola, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and high winds (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Aug 2025 | Mar 12, 2021 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Nov 2023 | — |
| High winds | 16 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Blizzards | 7 | Feb 2013 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2020 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2000 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Minneola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 22 miles north. 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 Minneola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDDC Dodge City, KS | 22 mi north | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVNX Vance AFB, OK | 115 mi east-southeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KICT Wichita, KS | 142 mi east | 16,500 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 Minneola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minneola, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 4, 1955, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2024, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 899 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 143 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 24, 2016.
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 Minneola'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.
Minneola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minneola, KS?
KDDC (Dodge City, KS), about 22 miles north. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minneola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minneola the lowest scan from KDDC is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minneola 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 Minneola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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