Oaklawn-Sunview, KS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Oaklawn-Sunview, Sedgwick 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 Oaklawn-Sunview?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 277 days in the Sedgwick forecast zone and Sedgwick County — the most common reported hazard around Oaklawn-Sunview, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (63 days) and flash flooding (58 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds277Jun 2026Jul 10, 1998 · $3.0 million damage
Flooding63Jun 2025May 27, 2016 · 1 death
Flash flooding58Jun 2026Sep 12, 2008 · 1 death · $17,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms44Jan 2026Jan 4, 2005 · 3 deaths
High winds38Mar 2026Feb 25, 2000 · 1 death · $2,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage21Aug 2024Jun 4, 1996 · 2 deaths
Excessive heat17Aug 2024Jul 16, 2006 · 3 deaths
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2017Dec 11, 2007 · $1.9 million 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 Sedgwick forecast zone and Sedgwick County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Oaklawn-Sunview get?

A normal year brings about 8.1 inches of snow to Oaklawn-Sunview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Haysville 3Se weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.0 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.23.02.12.30.50.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Oaklawn-Sunview?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KICT (Wichita, KS), about 9 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Oaklawn-SunviewView
KICT
Wichita, KS		9 mi west-northwest400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVNX
Vance AFB, OK		75 mi southwest6,300 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTWX
Topeka, KS		112 mi north-northeast11,400 ftLimited — 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 Oaklawn-Sunview

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 179 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oaklawn-Sunview, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 26, 1991, which crossed near town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 1,410 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 151 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 7.75-inch hail on September 15, 2010.

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 Oaklawn-Sunview'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.

Oaklawn-Sunview radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Oaklawn-Sunview, KS?

KICT (Wichita, KS), about 9 miles west-northwest. KVNX (Vance AFB, OK) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Oaklawn-Sunview?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oaklawn-Sunview the lowest scan from KICT is about 400 ft up.

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

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